Important Modern & Vintage Timepieces
Geneva, Nov 13, 2016
LOT 54
JULES JURGENSEN MINUTE REPEATING AND SPLIT-SECOND CHRONOGRAPH POCKET WATCH YELLOW GOLD Jules Jurgsensen, Copenhagen, made in Switzerland, No. 15071. Made in 1887. Very fine, rare minute-repeating 18K yellow gold hunting-cased keyless pocket watch with split- second chronograph and Jurgensen's patented bow hand- setting mechanism. Accompanied by the original fitted box, Certificate of Origin.
CHF 10,000 - 15,000
HKD 80,000 - 120,000 / USD 10,000 - 15,000
Sold: CHF 22,500
Four-body, "bassine et filets", polished. Hinged gold cuvette. White enamel, radial Roman numerals, red outer minute track, subsidiary seconds. Blued steel breguet hands. 16```, rhodium plated, counterpoised straight line lever escapement, cut bimetallic compensation balance with blued steel Breguet balance spring, index regulator
| Grading System | |
|---|---|
Grade: AAA |
Excellent |
Case: 2-8 |
Very good Slightly scratched |
Movement: 3* |
Good Overhaul recommended, at buyer's expense |
Dial: 3-01 |
Good HANDS Original |