Vintage & Modern

Urban Jürgensen

Pieces from the era of Derek Pratt and Peter Baumberger. The brand was later led by Dr. Helmut Crott.

Gold Urban Jürgensen wristwatch with light blue dial, subsidiary seconds and gold case on grey

Urban Jürgensen at Watch Collector

Available Urban Jürgensen Reference 8R, applied indices
Urban Jürgensen Reference 8R Modern · 1990s
Sold Urban Jürgensen reference 1
Urban Jürgensen Reference 1 Modern
Sold Urban Jürgensen 11CR Prototype
Urban Jürgensen 11CR Prototype Modern
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Yellow gold wristwatch on a black strap in a lined box with a lot 22 auction tag
Collecting · George Daniels – Urban Jürgensen Reference 1 co-axial The unique Urban Jürgensen Reference 1 that George Daniels chose to carry a prototype of his co-axial escapement, shown at the 1986 Basel Fair.
George Daniels pocket watch with moonphase and off-centre sub-dials held in the hand
People · George Daniels at 100 – a selection of timepieces In the centenary year of Dr. George Daniels, a selection of his watches, together with pieces by his close friend Derek Pratt.
Gold hunting-case pocket watch with white dial, chronograph sub-dials and moonphase, lid open, held in the hand
Auctions · Geneva watch auctions, May 2026 – impressions and results Geneva, May 2026: Lange pocket watches and Paul Newman JPS at Sotheby’s, Phillips highlights, Pratt-era Urban Jürgensen, F.P. Journe and Haldimann results.
Pink gold Urban Jürgensen Reference 8 with silver dial, applied indices and brown strap
Collecting · Urban Jürgensen Reference 8 – applied indices, fewer than ten made A pink gold Urban Jürgensen Reference 8 from the Pratt/Baumberger era, with sapphire caseback and applied indices – fewer than ten were made.
Patek Philippe 1518 steel chronograph with silver dial, day window and moonphase on a taupe strap, held in a hand
Auctions · Geneva watch auctions, November 2025 – impressions and results Geneva, November 2025: two steel Patek Philippe 1518s and the question of restoration, plus highlights from Phillips, the Breguet sale and the Olmsted collection.
Four men in suits on a stage in front of a large clock projection, one holding a glass award
People · Prix Gaïa for Dr. Helmut Crott Dr. Helmut Crott receives the Prix Gaïa 2025 for his life’s work – auctioneer, head of Urban Jürgensen and author of Le Cadran.