Antique Jules Jürgensen 14k Gold Enamel Pocket Watch 1936 Berlin Olympic Game

Description

I am pleased to offer from my private collection this exceptionally rare and historically important 14k gold ultra-thin pocket watch by Jules Jürgensen, presented to Cornelius van Oyen, the German sport shooter who won the gold medal in the 25 metre rapid fire pistol event at the 1936 Olympic Games in Berlin. This prestigious piece comes directly from the van Oyen family estate and includes the original enamelled Olympic badge, depicting the Brandenburg Gate and the five Olympic rings. • Maker: Jules Jürgensen Corp., Switzerland • Case Material: Solid 14k gold, signed and hallmarked • Dial: Elegant silver-tone with gold Arabic numerals and blued steel hands • Movement: a Patek Philipp quality High-grade mechanical movement entirely hand polished and decorated with the Geneve strips,17 jewels, adjusted to 2 positions, signed “Jules Jürgensen Corp.” • Diameter: 43mm • Thickness: Ultra-thin profile, only 6mm • Weight: 36 grams • Condition: Mint condition throughout • Functionality: Fully functional and keeping excellent time • Presentation: Accompanied by the original luxury red velvet-lined Olympic presentation box and Olympic badge This is a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to own an Olympic heirloom directly tied to a gold medal-winning athlete. A superb combination of horological craftsmanship and Olympic history, ideal for any serious collector or museum collection.