Important Modern & Vintage Timepieces
Geneva, May 15, 2016
LOT 216
JULES JURGENSEN FIVE-MINUTE REPEATING PINK GOLD Jules Jurgsensen, Copenhagen, made in Switzerland, No. 14471. Made in 1882. Very fine,rare five-minute-repeating 18K pink gold hunting-cased keyless pocket watch with Jurgensen's patented bow hand-setting mechanism.
CHF 7,000 - 9,000
HKD 56,000 - 72,000 / USD 7,300 - 9,400
Four-body, "bassine et filets". Glazed cover for the movement. White enamel, radial Roman numerals, outer minute track, subsidiary seconds. Blued steel spade hands. 20''', rhodium plated, counterpoised straight line lever escapement, cut bimetallic compensation balance with blued steel Breguet balance spring, index regulator.
| Grading System | |
|---|---|
Grade: AA |
Very good |
Case: 2-8 |
Very good Slightly scratched |
Movement: 2* |
Very good Overhaul recommended, at buyer's expense |
Dial: 2-24-01 |
Very good Slightly chipped HANDS Original |