Important Modern & Vintage Timepieces
Geneva, May 12, 2013
LOT 98
ESKA TWENTY DOLLAR COIN WATCH Eska Twenty Dollars 1894. Made in the 1960s. Very fine and rare, 18K yellow gold coin wristwatch set into a $20 US coin dated 1894.
CHF 3,000 - 5,000
HKD 25,000 - 41,000 / USD 3,200 - 5,400
Sold: CHF 4,375
C. Double case, coin opening with a push-piece concealed in the band, three-body hinged inner case, straight lugs. D. Silver with painted radial Roman numerals. Blued steel baton hands. M. Cal. 9???, rhodium-plated, fausses cotes decoration, 17 jewels, straight-line lever escapement, monometallic balance adjusted to 5 positions, self-compensating flat balance spring, index regulator. Dial, case and movement signed. DIAM. 35 mm. THICKNESS 5 mm.
| Grading System | |
|---|---|
Grade: AA |
Very good |
Case: 2-8 |
Very good Slightly scratched |
Movement: 2* |
Very good Overhaul recommended, at buyer's expense |
Dial: 1-01 |
As new HANDS Original |