Important Modern & Vintage Timepieces

Monaco, Jul 13, 2024

LOT 23

CORUM, SWITZERLAND, REF. 082.645.01/001MU53, HERITAGE COIN SILVER DOLLAR, MADE TO CELEBRATES THE 50TH YEAR OF THE COIN WATCH, SILVER

EUR 4,000 - 6,000

CHF 3,900 - 5,800 / HKD 33,500 - 51,000 / USD 4,300 - 6,500

TO BE SOLD WITHOUT RESERVE

Sold: EUR 6,166

A very fine and rare, silver, self winding water resistant, round-shaped, gentleman’s wristwatch made with silver (925) “One Dollars” coin, snap-on “Liberty 2014” case-back, graduated bezel, fluted case-band and lugs, crown set with 1 sapphire (0.17 ct).


Grading System
Grade: AAA

Excellent

Case: 2

Very good

Movement: 1*

As new

Overhaul recommended, at buyer's expense

Dial: 1-01

As new

HANDS Original

Brand Corum, Switzerland

Model Heritage Coin Silver Dollar

Reference 082.645.01/001MU53

Year Circa 2015

Bracelet Silver Corum buckle

Diameter 43 mm.

Caliber CO-082, 21 jewels

Weight 84

Signature Dial, case and movement

Accessories Original certificate

Notes

Created in 1964 and introduced at Baselworld a year later, the Corum Coin Watch was innovative in its construction: a coin was sliced in two to form the case of the watch, with the movement sandwiched in-between. To mark the 50th anniversary of its introduction, Corum released a pair of limited edition Coin Watches. These anniversary Coin Watches feature mint, uncirculated coins struck in 2014, exactly 50 years after the coins used in the original Coin Watches, which were struck in 1964. Corum has also utilized vintage coins for its Coin Watches, such as the enamelled Indian Head watch introduced earlier in 2015. The more unusual of the pair is the Coin Watch made from an American Silver Eagle coin. Measuring 43mm in diameter (the coin itself is 40.6mm), it is the largest Coin Watch ever made. This larger size caters to contemporary tastes, contrasting with the typically smaller Coin Watches.