Geneva, May 15, 2023

LOT 276

JULES JURGENSEN, ENAMEL DIAL, AND PATENTED HAND-SETTING BY FOLDING BOW; GOLD

CHF 2,000 - 4,000

EUR 2,100 - 4,100 / USD 2,300 - 4,600 / HKD 17,700 - 35,400

Sold: CHF 4,000

Very fine, 18K yellow gold hunting-cased keyless pocket watch.


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Grading System
Grade: AA

Very good

Case: 3-8

Good

Slightly scratched

Movement: 3-6-8*

Good

Slightly oxidized

Slightly scratched

Overhaul recommended, at buyer's expense

Dial: 3-01

Good

HANDS Original

Brand Jules Jürgensen, Copenhagen and Le Locle

Year Circa 1890

Movement No. 12125

Case No. 12125

Material 18K yellow gold

Diameter 54 mm.

Caliber 20’’’, 21 jewels, rhodium plated, counterpoised straight line lever escapement with elongated fork, cut bimetallic compensation balance with blued steel Breguet balance spring, large index regulator with engraved scale on center bridge.

Signature Dial, case and movement

Notes

Jules Jürgensen’s patented hand-setting
For setting the hands, throw up the glass cover and turn the pendant bow close down upon the glass. In this position the winding crown sets the hands. In all other positions the crown winds as usual.