Important Watches, Pocket Watches and...
Noga Hilton Hotel, Nov 13, 2005
LOT 74
?Twenty Dollars 1904? Cart, Paul Buhre, Swiss. Made in the 1970s. Fine, 18K yellow gold gentleman's wristwatch fitted into a U.S. 20 dollar gold coin dated 1904.
CHF 3,500 - 4,500
EUR 2,300 - 3,000 / USD 2,700 - 3,500
C. Four-body, solid, on one side the profile of Liberty 1904, on the other the American Eagle, the shield and the motto "In God We Trust?, the hinged watch within the coin opening by a push button in the coin-edge band, lapidated lugs. D. Brushed gilt with painted radial Roman numerals. Black "bâton" hands. M. 9''', rhodium plated, 17 jewels, straight line lever escapement, monometallic balance, self-compensating flat balance-spring, escape wheel with shock absorber. Dial signed Cart, movement signed Paul Buhre. Diam. 35 mm. Thickness: 4 mm.
| Grading System | |
|---|---|
Grade: AA |
Very good |
Case: 3-7 |
Good Oxidized |
Movement: 3* |
Good Overhaul recommended, at buyer's expense |
Dial: 2-01 |
Very good HANDS Original |