Important Collectors' Wristwatches, P...

Geneva, May 08, 2010

LOT 309

Omega Double Eagle Omega, No. 25909180, Ref. BA 111.1707. Made in 300 examples in 1965. Very fine and rare, extra-thin, 22K yellow gold, keyless dress watch set in a U.S. 20 Dollar double eagle coin of 1897.

CHF 2,500 - 3,500

USD 2,400 - 3,300 / EUR 1,800 - 2,400

Sold: CHF 5,040

C. Three-body, the hinged watch within the coin opening by a push piece concealed in the band. D. Satine silver with black baton indexes. Blued steel baton hands. M. Cal. 700, copper colored , 17 jewels, straight line lever escapement, monometallic balance adjusted to two positions, self compensated balance spring, index regulator. Dial, case and movement signed. Diam. 35 mm.


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Grading System
Grade: AA

Very good
Case: 2

Very good
Movement: 2*

Very good

Overhaul recommended, at buyer's expense
Dial: 1-01

As new

HANDS Original

Notes

Ref. BA 111.1763 was launched in 1965. 300 examples were made with the ?double eagle? coin, as follows: BA 111.1707, simple coin watch; BA 111.1763, coin watch with pendant; and BA 111.1777, a wristwatch. The double eagle coin was placed in circulation for the first time in 1850. It features the bust of Liberty surrounded by thirteen stars, representing the original states of the Union. See : Omega, A Journey Through Time, Marco Richon, 2007, p. 470.