Lot Essay
Accompanied by copy of the worksheet confirming manufacture of the present watch. Furthermore delivered with a Jules Jürgensen wooden presentation box.
Jules Jürgensen (1808-1877), a renowned watchmaker and son of the famous Urban Jürgensen, signed his watches "Copenhagen" although he in reality worked in Le Locle, a center of watchmaking in the Canton of Neuchâtel.
His numerous patents contain the famous bow setting mechanism as featured on the present watch, patented in 1867. It is engaged by moving the bow towards the dial, allowing to set the hands.
Jules Jürgensen (1808-1877), a renowned watchmaker and son of the famous Urban Jürgensen, signed his watches "Copenhagen" although he in reality worked in Le Locle, a center of watchmaking in the Canton of Neuchâtel.
His numerous patents contain the famous bow setting mechanism as featured on the present watch, patented in 1867. It is engaged by moving the bow towards the dial, allowing to set the hands.