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New York, Nov 28, 2001

LOT 410

Jules Jürgensen, Copenhagen, made in Switzerland, No. 12302, sold in September 1871.Fine, 18K gold, small hunting-cased keyless watch in original mahogany box, with original certificate and original setting instructions, accompanied by original spare crystals and mainspring.

USD 2,500 - 3,500

Sold: USD 4,140

C. four-body, "bassine et filets", engine-turned covers, polished band, gold hinged cuvette with engine-turned ring around. D. white enamel, Roman numerals, outer minute ring, subsidiary sunk seconds. Blued steel, "Breguet" hands. M. 35 mm, nickel, 21 jewels, straight line calibrated long lever escapement, cut-bimetallic compensation balance with blued steel Breguet balance-spring, index regulator with patented micrometric scales.Signed on dial, case, movement and box.Diam. 44 mm


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Grading System
Grade: AAA

Excellent

Case: 2

Very good

Movement: 2*

Very good

Overhaul recommended, at buyer's expense

Dial: 2-01

Very good

HANDS Original

Notes

It is rare to find a watch from this period which still has its original setting instructions.