Danish 18K gold open faced five minute repeater Circa 1880

Gold keyless wind pocket watch
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A gentleman’s fine five minute repeating pocket watch and patented Juergensen bow setting, circa 1880.
An 18 carat gold case, glazed movement, enamel dial, bridge movement, two hammers / two gongs, gold screw compensation balance.
A complicated watch displaying the usual high standards in finishing and functionality that is typical for any timepiece created by Jules Jürgensen.
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Diameter: 49 mm
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Weight: 103 g
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Signed:  Jules Jürgensen Copenhagen
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Jules Juergensen (1808-1877) was born in Le Locle as son of the watchmacker Urban Jürgensen (grandson of Jacques-Frédéric Houriet). In Kopenhagen Juergensen received his training in the watchmaking business of his family and in addition studied mathematics, astronomy and foreign languages. Shortly after the death of Jacques-Frédéric Houriet, Juergensen went to Switzerland and opened a watch manufactory in Le Locle. His precision watches gained worldwide recognition.