Important Modern & Vintage Timepieces
New York, Dec 11, 2013
LOT 52
ANONYMOUS TWENTY DOLLAR COIN WRISTWATCH Anonymous, Swiss, Twenty Dollars dated 1899. Made in the 1960s. Very fine and rare, 18K yellow gold coin wristwatch set into a $20 US coin dated 1899 with an 18K yellow gold textured mesh bracelet by Gay Freres.
USD 2,600 - 3,600
HKD 20,000 - 28,000 / CHF 2,400 - 3,300
Sold: USD 3,125
Two body, solid, graduated reeded bezel, straight lugs coin- edged band. Gold coin. Blued steel baton hands. Cal. 9''', rhodium-plated, fausses cotes decoration, 17 jewels, straight-line lever escapement, monometallic balance adjusted to 5 positions, self-compensating flat balance spring, index regulator. Unsigned, movement signed E 2.
| Grading System | |
|---|---|
Grade: A |
Good |
Case: 3 |
Good |
Movement: 2* |
Very good Overhaul recommended, at buyer's expense |
Dial: 3-01 |
Good HANDS Original |