Only Online Auction (GENEVA)

Geneva, Dec 14, 2006

LOT 85

?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

USD 2,800 - 3,600 / EUR 2,100 - 2,700

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 "baton" 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.


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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