Important Modern and Vintage Timepieces
New York, Jun 08, 2011
LOT 136
JULES JURGENSEN -MID-SIZE HUNTING CASED Jules Jürgensen, Swiss, No. 12964. Made circa 1880. Very fine 18K pink gold keyless pocket watch with Jûrgensen?s patent bow hand setting, patented in 1867.
USD 2,500 - 3,500
CHF 2,200 - 3,000 / EUR 1,700 - 2,400
C. Three-body, "bassine", polished, Jürgensen's patented bow hand setting, the front monogrammed ?MCS? and the back engraved ?1883.? D. White enamel with black radial Roman numerals, outer minutes. Blued steel Breguet hands. M. 14???, 15 jewels, straight-line lever escapement with elongated fork, cut bimetallic compensation balance, blued steel Breguet balance spring, large index regulator with engraved scale on the center bridge. Case, dial, and movement signed. Diam. 41 mm.
| Grading System | |
|---|---|
Grade: AA |
Very good |
Case: 2 |
Very good |
Movement: 3* |
Good Overhaul recommended, at buyer's expense |
Dial: 3-70-01 |
Good ENAMEL AND VARIOUS TYPES OF DECORATION Hairline HANDS Original |