Jules Jürgensen

• 18''' nickel movement, highly jeweled, bi metallic balance with pivoted detent escapement, gold escape wheel • white enamel dial, radial Roman numerals, subsidiary seconds, blued steel hands, outer minute track • 18k gold case, engine turned lids further embellished with running leaf tips and scrolls, the front with a blank cartouche, the reverse with a cartouche inhabited by a bird, gold cuvette, patented bow setting • dial and movement signed, case with HR & Co makers' mark, cuvette bearing Jules Jurgensen signature

The movement is running at time of cataloging, however it was not tested for the accuracy of time or duration of the power reserve and may need service at the buyer's discretion. Please note that Sotheby's does not guarantee the future working of the movement. Case in overall fair condition with wear, scuffing, scratches, and oxidation throughout. Cuvette with some surface markings and inscribed with case number, and brand information. Movement with light oxidation to the plates- in overall good condition. Dial in overall very good condition with wear and debris throughout. Oxidation to the hands and center arbor areas. Some oxidation to the sunken subsidiary dial at the adjoining areas. some fading to the track.
"In response to your inquiry, we are pleased to provide you with a general report of the condition of the property described above. All dimensions in catalogue descriptions are approximate. Condition reports may not specify mechanical replacements or imperfections to the movement, case, dial, pendulum, separate base(s) or dome. Watches in water-resistant cases have been opened to examine movements but no warranties are made that the watches are currently water-resistant. Please note that we do not guarantee the authenticity of any individual component parts, such as wheels, hands, crowns, crystals, screws, bracelets and leather bands, since subsequent repairs and restoration work may have resulted in the replacement of original parts. Since we are not professional conservators or restorers, we urge you to consult with a restorer or conservator of your choice who will be better able to provide a detailed, professional report. Prospective buyers should inspect each lot to satisfy themselves as to condition and must understand that any statement made by Sotheby's is merely a subjective, qualified opinion. Prospective buyers should also refer to any Important Notices regarding this sale, which are printed in the Sale Catalogue. In particular, please note it is the purchaser's responsibility to comply with any applicable import and export matters, particularly in relation to lots incorporating materials from endangered species.NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF BUSINESS PRINTED IN THE SALE CATALOGUE."

**Please be advised that bands made of materials derived from endangered or otherwise protected species (i.e. alligator and crocodile) are not sold with the watches and are for display purposes only. We reserve the right to remove these bands prior to shipping."

Although Jürgensen generally signed the cases of his watches, he did not sign the case on the present lot. This piece may have been made to special order, as it has a more stylized design compared to Jürgensen's characteristic engine-turned and plain polished cases.