Urban Jürgensen - Phillips Watches Online Auction: The Hong Kong Sessions, Fall 2023 Hong Kong Thursday, September 21, 2023 | Phillips
  • Manufacturer: Urban Jürgensen
    Year: Circa 2020
    Reference No: 1140
    Movement No: 0’359
    Case No: 33/50
    Material: Stainless steel
    Calibre: Manual, cal. P4, 23 jewels
    Bracelet/Strap: Leather
    Clasp/Buckle: Stainless steel Urban Jürgensen pin buckle
    Dimensions: 40mm diameter
    Signed: Case, dial, movement and buckle signed
    Accessories: Accompanied by Urban Jürgensen Certificate of Authenticity dated 1st December 2020 stamped A Watch Co. Ltd, instruction manual, hang tag, slipcase, fitted presentation box and outer packaging.

  • Catalogue Essay

    - Founded in Copenhagen in 1773, Urban Jürgensen is Denmark’s oldest watch and clockmaker firm in continuous operation. The modern incarnation of Urban Jürgensen was established in the 1970s, producing wristwatches influenced by the elegant simplicity of mid-century Danish design. This aesthetic is fully articulated in the ref. 1140, a consummate example of the understated refinement that defines Urban Jürgensen.

    - Urban Jürgensen’s latest interpretation of the ref. 1140 is anchored in the model’s iconic design, while introducing a steel case and champagne dial. Previously offered only in precious metals with guilloché dials and Breguet numerals, the 40mm stainless steel case and pale gold plate dial represent the first deviations from tradition.

    - The dial maintains familiar elements like a hand-guilloché wave central zone, small seconds with basket weave motif, circular brushed chapter ring and domed solid gold Breguet numerals. Blued steel hands retain the signature diamond-polished eye, testament to the investment of craft evident throughout. Flawless in execution and captivating by design, the dial and hands coalesce with elegant ease.

    - For the collector who values discreet and cultured timepieces, this limited edition example offered in exceptional condition and consigned by the original owner represents the ethos of a venerable watchmaker.

Property from the Original Owner

8056

Ref. 1140
A rare and attractive stainless steel wristwatch with small seconds, tear drop lugs, applied Breguet numerals, guilloché dial, certificate and presentation box, numbered 33 of a limited series of 50 pieces

Circa 2020
40mm diameter
Case, dial, movement and buckle signed

Estimate
HK$95,000 - 160,000 
€11,400-19,200
$12,200-20,500

Sold for HK$190,500

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Phillips Watches Online Auction: The Hong Kong Sessions, Fall 2023

21-28 September 2023