Important Modern & Vintage Timepieces
Geneva, May 15, 2016
URBAN JURGENSEN SMALL HUNTING CASED MINUTE-REPEATING YELLOW GOLD Urban Jurgsensen, Copenhagen, made in Switzerland, No. 3011. Made in 1895. Very fine, small, rare minute-repeating 18K yellow gold hunting cased keyless pocket watch.
Three-body, "bassine et filets", engine-turned caseback, glazed aperture for movement. White enamel, radial Roman numerals, outer minute track with red 5 minute numerals, subsidiary seconds. Blued steel spade hands. Rhodium plated, counterpoised straight line lever escapement, cut bimetallic compensation balance with blued steel Breguet balance spring, index regulator.
Grading System | |
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Grade: AAA |
Excellent |
Case: 2-8 |
Very good Slightly scratched |
Movement: 2* |
Very good Overhaul recommended, at buyer's expense |
Dial: 2-01 |
Very good HANDS Original |