Important Modern & Vintage Timepieces
Hong Kong, Jul 09, 2016
LOT 390
JULES JURGENSEN LARGE MINUTE-REPEATING PINK GOLD Jules Jurgsensen, Copenhagen, made in Switzerland, No. 14893. Made circa 1885. Very fine,rare and large minute-repeating 18K pink gold hunting-cased keyless pocket watch with Jurgensen's patented bow hand-setting mechanism.
HKD 50,000 - 90,000
USD 6,500 - 11,590 / CHF 6,360 - 11,485
Sold: HKD 62,500
Four-body, "bassine et filets", engine-turned caseback, glazed cover for movement. White enamel, radial Roman numerals, outer minute track, subsidiary seconds. Blued steel spade hands. 20''', rhodium plated, counterpoised straight line lever escapement, cut bimetallic compensation balance with blued steel Breguet balance spring, index regulator.
| Grading System | |
|---|---|
Grade: AAA |
Excellent |
Case: 2-8 |
Very good Slightly scratched |
Movement: 2* |
Very good Overhaul recommended, at buyer's expense |
Dial: 2-8-01 |
Very good Slightly scratched HANDS Original |