Important Modern and Vintage Timepieces

New York, Apr 25, 2012

LOT 150

MARVIN TWENTY DOLLAR COIN WATCH Marvin, Swiss. Made in the 1980's. Fine, 18K yellow gold wristwatch inserted in a $20 US gold coin dated 1897 with an 18K yellow gold buckle. Accompanied by a fitted Box.

C. Double case, coin opening with a push-piece concealed in the band, threebody hinged inner case, straight lugs. D. Satine gold with painted baton indexes. Black baton hands. M. Cal. 5014, rhodium-plated, fausses cotes decoration, 17 jewels, straightline lever escapement, monometallic balance, self-compensating fl at balance spring. Dial, case and movement signed. Diam. 35 mm. Thickness 4.5 mm.