Important Modern & Vintage Timepieces
New York, Apr 15, 2015
LOT 136
CARTIER US TWENTY DOLLAR GOLD COIN WATCH Cartier. Made circa 1945. Very fine and extremely rare, US 1904 Twenty Dollar coin, fitted with a concealed watch. Accompanied by the original fitted Cartier box.
USD 9,000 - 12,000
HKD 70,000 - 93,000 / CHF 9,000 - 12,000
Sold: USD 10,625
Four-body, US Twenty Dollar coin, Liberty on one side, the blanc reverse engraved: REIMS MAY 7, 1945 .0241 (E.T.Q), hinged cover with catch on the edge engraved inside: LOUIS from BEDELL, inner case with and movement secured with 4 screws on an engine-turned outer ring. Matte silver with radial black Roman numerals, outer minute track. Blued steel Breguet hands. 9```, rhodium plated, fausses cotes decoration, 18 jewels, straight-line lever escapement, cut bimetallic compensation balance with 8 adjustments, flat blued steel balance spring, index regulator.
| Grading System | |
|---|---|
Grade: AA |
Very good |
Case: 3-19 |
Good Dent(s) |
Movement: 3* |
Good Overhaul recommended, at buyer's expense |
Dial: 3-10-01 |
Good Patinated HANDS Original |