Important Modern & Vintage Timepieces
Geneva, Mar 17, 2013
LOT 269
EMPEROR MAXIMILIAN GOLD COIN BROOCH WATCH The movement by Movado, No. 2454. Made circa 1960. Fine and impressive, gold 20 Pesos coin of Emperor Maximilian of Mexico dated 1866 semi-skeletonized and fitted with a keyless watch with integral crown and gryphon brooch fitting.
CHF 3,000 - 5,000
USD 3,500 - 5,500 / EUR 2,500 - 4,000
C. Two-body, 20 Pesos coin, the back with a profile of Emperor Maximillian, coin-edge band, the front glazed and skeletonized, winding crown above 12. D. Oval chapter ring with baton indexes. Gold baton hands. M. Rectangular, rhodium plated, 17 jewels, straight line lever escapement, monometallic balance, self-compensating flat balance spring, index regulator. Movement signed Movado Factories. DIAM. 35 mm.
| Grading System | |
|---|---|
Grade: A |
Good |
Case: 3 |
Good |
Movement: 3* |
Good Overhaul recommended, at buyer's expense |
Dial: 3-01 |
Good HANDS Original |