Important Modern & Vintage Timepieces
New York, Dec 11, 2013
LOT 55
BAUME & MERCIER REF. 35129 TEN DOLLAR COIN WRISTWATCH Baume & Mercier, Coin Watch, case No. 668281, Ref. 35129. Made in the 1980s. Fine, 18K yellow gold midsize wristwatch inserted in a $10 US gold coin with a gold-plated Baume & Mercier buckle.
USD 1,300 - 2,300
HKD 10,500 - 13,800 / CHF 1,200 - 2,100
Sold: USD 1,625
Two-body, solid, polished and brushed, graduated bezel, reeded band and bezel, straight reeded lugs, cabochon sapphire -set winding crown, snap-on case back, sapphire crystal. Ten dollar coin dial. Black gold baton hands. Cal. BM777, copper color, fausses cotes decoration, 17 jewels, straight-line lever escapement, monometallic balance, shock absorber, self compensating flat balance spring. Dial, case and movement signed.
| Grading System | |
|---|---|
Grade: AA |
Very good |
Case: 3 |
Good |
Movement: 2* |
Very good Overhaul recommended, at buyer's expense |
Dial: 3-01 |
Good HANDS Original |