Reference 1 | Calendar Chronograph | Yellow Gold watch-folios The brand claimed in its

The brand claimed in its marketing materials of the time that “Men who guide the history of the world

12mm recesses secured by a strong snap closure

applied Arabic numerals

Though they occasionally made more classical timepieces - such as one of only three retrograde perpetual calendars from the 20th century - their focus was decidedly more utilitarian than Abraham-Louis Breguet had initially intended

platinum deployant clasp Lug/buckle width: 20/19mm Year: 2006 (sold) Box & papers: outer box

Reference 1 | Calendar Chronograph | Yellow Gold watch-folios The brand claimed in itsThe Urban Jrgensen Reference 1 was the first wristwatch produced during the revival of the brand in the 1980s, and is a wonderful representation of their aesthetics, with a classically styled dial and subtle blue features, yet fairly modern size of 39mm. Only 186 watches were produced for this reference between 1982 and 1986, with 15 later made in platinum. Urban Jrgensen have a rich and varied history, dating back to the late 18th century. The