• highly jewelled silver finished côte de Genève decorated lever movement with visible split seconds mechanism,(ebauche by Louise Elysee Piguet), repeating with two hammers on two gongs, large bi-metallic compensation balance, steel spiral spring and overcoil, swan-neck regulator • hand finished silver engine-turned dial, with apertures for day and date, vertical subsidiary dials at 12 o’clock calibrated for months combined with leap year cycle, constant seconds combined with moon-phases, dial at 6 o’clock, black radial Roman numerals, outer minute track, gold Breguet-style hands •  heavy 18k gold case with à goutte and knuckle hinge, split pusher and repetition slide to band, glazed cuvette •  case, dial and movement signed Urban Jürgensen.

 

The movement is running at time of cataloguing. Repeater chiming in phase. The dial and hands are in excellent condition. The case has very minor surface scratches as it appears that the watch was rarely/never used. Overall, the watch is in excellent condition. The watch has not been tested to determine the accuracy of its timekeeping. Please note that Sotheby's does not guarantee the future working of the movement and that a service may be required at the buyer's discretion.
"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."

Accompanied by John M. R. Knudsen, The Jürgensen Dynasty and a copy of the catalogue of Urban Jürgensen & Sonner from c. 1992.

According to documents from Urban Jürgensen, no. 3010 belongs to a small series of approximately 18 pocket watch movements, all with different complications. The documentation suggests that perhaps just one other watch, no. 3029, was finishౠed with the same layout and complications as the present watch (no. 3010). These movements remained in the stock of the firm at the time Peter Baumberger acquired Urban Jürgensen in the 1970s. Derek Pratt who was the technical director at Urban Jürgensen subsequently finished the movements between 1980 and 1990.

For complicated Urban Jürgensen pocket watches see, Derek Pratt, Watchmaker, British Horological Institute Ltd, 2011,102 and John M. R. Knudsen, The Jürgensen Dynasty, 2013 pp. 322-323