Important Modern & Vintage Timepieces
Geneva, May 15, 2016
LOT 69
JULES JURGENSEN SMALL DETENT ESCAPEMENT PINK GOLD Jules Jürgensen, Swiss, No. 12211. Made circa 1870. Very fine 18K pink gold keyless pocket watch with Jûrgensen's patent bow hand setting, patented in 1867. Accompanied by a copy of the Jurgensen archive.
CHF 6,000 - 8,000
HKD 48,000 - 64,000 / USD 6,300 - 8,400TO BE SOLD WITHOUT RESERVE
Sold: CHF 6,250
Three-body, "bassine", polished, Jürgensen's patented bow hand setting, glazed cover for the movement White enamel with black radial Roman numerals, outer minute track. Blued steel Breguet hands. 14''', 15 jewels, straight-line lever escapement with elongated fork, cut bimetallic compensation balance, blued steel Breguet balance spring, large index regulator with engraved scale on the center bridge.
| Grading System | |
|---|---|
Grade: AA |
Very good |
Case: 2-8 |
Very good Slightly scratched |
Movement: 2* |
Very good Overhaul recommended, at buyer's expense |
Dial: 2-01 |
Very good HANDS Original |