Important Watches, Wristwatches and C...
Geneva, Hotel Des Bergues, Oct 12, 1996
LOT 395
J. Alfred Jirgensen, Copenhagen, No. 903, movement completed in 1878; cased and sold by Musee du Locle, Chateau des Monts (Switzerland). Fine 18K gold hunting cased, keyless watch, with photocopy of the original workshop log.
CHF 3,500 - 4,500
Sold: CHF 3,450
C. Three body, massive "pommes et filets" with reeded band and engine-turned back. D. White enamel with Roman numerals and sunk subsidiary seconds. Blued steel Breguet hands. M. Glazed 16"', nickel plated, gold wheel train, 18 jewels, counterpoised straight line lever escapement, cut bimetallic balance, Breguet balance spring. Signed on the dial, case and movement. In very good condition. Diam. 48 mm.
