Important Modern & Vintage Timepieces

Hong Kong, Jun 27, 2015

LOT 235

CORUM TEN U.S. DOLLAR COIN WRISTWATCH YELLOW GOLD Corum, Coin Watch, No. 167497, case No. 326388. Made in the 1980s. Fine, 18K yellow gold midsize wristwatch inserted in a $10 US gold coin dated 1897.

HKD 16,000 - 24,000

USD 2,000 - 3,000 / CHF 1,900 - 2,900

Sold: HKD 22,500

Two-body, solid, polished and brushed, graduated bezel, reeded band, straight reeded lugs, cabochon sapphire -set winding crown, snap-on case back, sapphire crystal, on the dial the American Eagle, on the back the profile of Lady Liberty. Ten dollar coin dial. Black gold baton hands. Cal. 9''', rhodium-plated, fausses cotes decoration, 18 jewels, straight-line lever escapement, monometallic balance adjusted to 3 positions, shock absorber, self compensating flat balance spring.


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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

Notes

Dial, case and movement signed. DIAM. 28 mm. THICKNESS 4 mm.