The Urban Jürgensen Reference 8 was manufactured in 1999 a luxury watch that features a 37mm case made of 18k pink gold and a silver dial. The watch is powered by the Frederic Piguet 1160 automatic movement with 31 jewels, as a power reserve of 100 hours and a frequency of 21,600 vph. which is known for its precision and reliability.
The dial of the Reference 8 is decorated with a beautiful guilloché pattern, which adds depth and texture to the watch’s design. The hour markers are applied pink gold Roman numerals, and the hands are very unique observatoire Urban Jürgensen hands , The hands are made from steel which is thermally blued to Urban Jürgensen’s specific blue tone. The magnificent gold eye of the hour hand adds an unusual and intriguing dimension to the piece as it glides over the dial . The small seconds subdial is located at 6 o’clock, and the Urban Jürgensen logo is prominently displayed at 12 o’clock.
There is very interesting to note that ‘Copenhagen’ is featured on the dial, something which is unique to early pieces and cannot be located from those recent models. Apart from this, the timepiece does not feature a date aperture at 6 o’clock. Making the already in small quantity produced timepiece even more rare and interesting.
One of the notable features of the Reference 8 is its case, which is handcrafted and finished with a beautiful combination of polished and brushed surfaces. Each of teardrop lugs are elegantly shaped and curved, making the watch comfortable to wear on the wrist. The caseback is also made of pink gold and features a sapphire crystal that allows you to see the movement inside.
The Frederic Piguet 1160 movement powering the Reference 8 is a high-end automatic movement that features 31 jewels and a power reserve of approximately 100 hours. The movement is finished with a beautiful Côtes de Genève pattern and is visible through the sapphire crystal caseback.
Overall, the Urban Jürgensen Reference 8 pink gold 37mm with silver dial and FP 1160 movement is a beautiful and elegant watch that combines high-end watchmaking with timeless design elements. The attention to detail in the case, dial, and movement make this watch a true work of art.
UJ Reference 8 is a highly desirable and valuable watch for collectors, and its value may appreciate over time. However, it is important to note that the value of any collectible watch is subject to market fluctuations and can vary depending on a range of factors.
This is new old stock found at a retailer in 2022, the certificate is dated 2022. As such, it has been unworn and even still retains its original box , papers and tag.
