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Jules Jürgensen Hunter Case Pocket Watch

Partially verified

This time-only hunter case pocket watch by Jules Jürgensen is dated circa 1890 by the source. The yellow gold case measures 53 mm in diameter and, according to the auction description, features an engraved monogram on the front lid. The watch has a white enamel dial marked with Roman numerals, outer minutes, and a subsidiary seconds dial at 6 o'clock. Slender Breguet-style hands indicate the time. The manual-wind movement is housed in a hunter case configured with its pendant, winding crown, and bow situated at the 3 o'clock position.

Front view of open 18k yellow gold Jules Jürgensen hunter case pocket watch displaying white enamel dial and subsidiary seconds
Front view of open 18k yellow gold Jules Jürgensen hunter case pocket watch displaying white enamel dial and subsidiary seconds — Christie's. Rights pending — permission not yet requested. Original source

Catalogue identity

Source
onlineonly.christies.com
Category
Pocket watch · Hunter case pocket watch
Maker / attribution
Jules Jürgensen
Reference
Not recorded
Catalogue / lot identifier
162
Source-reported date
circa 1890
Country
Denmark

Source-reported attribution and specifications are not independent authentication. A listing does not establish present ownership, current display, availability or permission to reproduce.

Object description

Case Configuration

This Jules Jürgensen timepiece is housed in an 18k yellow gold hunter case with a 53 mm diameter. The watch features a fluted winding crown and a rounded bow positioned at the 3 o'clock mark. The hunter-style front lid is hinged at the 9 o'clock position.

The case exterior displays scratches and wear. Additional light scratches are present on the inside of the case back, the dust cover, and the inside of the dust cover. The front of the case is engraved with a monogram.

Evidence for this section
  • “CASE MATERIAL: 18k Yellow Gold”
  • “DIAMETER: 53mm”
  • “Fluted winding crown and rounded bow located at the 3 o'clock position”
  • “The case is in good condition with scratches and wear. The inside of the case back, the dust cover and inside of the dust cover have light scratches.”
  • “The front of the case is engraved with a monogram.”

Dial and Hands

The watch features a white enamel dial signed 'Jules Jürgensen Copenhagen' beneath the 12 o'clock position, incorporating Roman numerals and an outer minute track. A subsidiary seconds register with Arabic numerals is positioned at 6 o'clock.

Dark Breguet-style hands indicate the time. The source reports that the dial and hands appear to be original and exhibit light patina, with the dial noted as having no visible cracks.

Evidence for this section
  • “DIAL: White Enamel”
  • “White enamel dial signed 'Jules Jürgensen Copenhagen' beneath 12 o'clock”
  • “The dial and hands appear to be original and have developed light patina.”
  • “The dial has no visible cracks.”

Movement and Operational Status

The watch is powered by a manual-wind, time-only movement. The internal mechanism is not visible in the provided photographic materials.

The movement has not been tested for accuracy. Regarding functionality, the source reports that the crown skips during the setting process and does not always set.

Evidence for this section
  • “MOVEMENT: Manual”
  • “FUNCTIONS: Time Only”
  • “The movement has not been tested for accuracy.”
  • “The crown skips while setting the watch and it does not always set.”

Open research questions

  • What is the significance of the 3 o'clock crown position in the context of Jules Jürgensen hunter case configurations?
  • Does the reported skipping of the crown suggest a specific mechanical failure within the setting or winding train?

Source evidence

Recorded claims and source quotations for Jules Jürgensen Hunter Case Pocket Watch
FieldSource-reported valueSource quotation
Case Material18k Yellow Gold“CASE MATERIAL: 18k Yellow Gold”
Diameter53mm“DIAMETER: 53mm”
DialWhite Enamel“DIAL: White Enamel”
MovementManual“MOVEMENT: Manual”
Circa1890“CIRCA: 1890”
FunctionsTime Only“FUNCTIONS: Time Only”
Estimated Datecirca 1890“CIRCA: 1890”

Visible details

  • White enamel dial signed 'Jules Jürgensen Copenhagen' beneath 12 o'clock
  • Open hunter case front lid hinged at the 9 o'clock side
  • Subsidiary seconds register positioned at 6 o'clock with Arabic numerals
  • Fluted winding crown and rounded bow located at the 3 o'clock position
  • Dark Breguet-style hour and minute hands

Research qualifications

  • Internal movement is not visible in the provided photograph
  • Engraved monogram noted by the source is on the exterior front cover and not shown in the image
  • Source condition report notes the crown skips while setting the watch

Photograph identity and source facts were screened before import; rights clearance remains pending.

Consulted source

JULES JÜRGENSEN HUNTER CASE POCKET WATCH, | Christie’s

Reviewed 2026-10-21 · Record 4ce5826c3b

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