Important Modern & Vintage Timepieces

Geneva, May 15, 2016

LOT 59

JULES JURGENSEN LARGE MINUTE REPEATING POCKET WATCH PINK GOLD Jules Jurgsensen, Copenhagen, made in Switzerland, No. 13932. Made in 1881. Very fine,rare and large minute-repeating 18K pink gold hunting-cased keyless pocket watch with Jurgensen's patented bow hand-setting mechanism. Accompanied by a copy of the Jules Jurgensen archive confirming its sale in the amount of CHF 1035.10, further accompanied by the invoice from Beyer dated 1977.

CHF 4,000 - 6,000

HKD 32,000 - 48,000 / USD 4,200 - 6,300

Sold: CHF 10,000

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.


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Grading System
Grade: AAA

Excellent

Case: 2-8

Very good

Slightly scratched

Movement: 2*

Very good

Overhaul recommended, at buyer's expense

Dial: 2-01

Very good

HANDS Original

Notes

Case, dial and movement signed. DIAM. 55.5 mm. THICKNESS 18 mm.