Important Modern & Vintage Timepieces

Hong Kong, Jul 09, 2016

LOT 390

JULES JURGENSEN LARGE MINUTE-REPEATING PINK GOLD Jules Jurgsensen, Copenhagen, made in Switzerland, No. 14893. Made circa 1885. Very fine,rare and large minute-repeating 18K pink gold hunting-cased keyless pocket watch with Jurgensen's patented bow hand-setting mechanism.

HKD 50,000 - 90,000

USD 6,500 - 11,590 / CHF 6,360 - 11,485

Sold: HKD 62,500

Four-body, "bassine et filets", engine-turned caseback, glazed cover for 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: 2-8-01

Very good

Slightly scratched

HANDS Original

Notes

Case, dial and movement signed. DIAM. 54 mm. THICKNESS 18 mm.