Important Modern and Vintage Timepieces
New York, Dec 07, 2011
LOT 149
AUDEMARS PIGUET ONE-HUNDRED FRANCS COIN WATCH Audemars Piguet, Genève, case No. 36664. Made circa 1960. Very fine, keyless, 18K yellow and pink gold purse watch, set into a 100 Franc coin dated 1869.
USD 2,000 - 3,000
CHF 1,700 - 2,600 / EUR 1,500 - 2,100
Sold: USD 3,750
C. Double case, coin opening with a push-piece concealed in the band, three-body hinged 18K pink gold inner case. D. Matte silver with painted Breguet numerals. Blued-steel Breguet hands. M. Rhodium-plated, fausses cotes decoration, 17 jewels, straight-line lever escapement, monometallic balance adjusted to heat, cold, isochronism and 5 positions, selfcompensating fl at balance spring. Dial, case and movement signed. Diam. 35 mm
| Grading System | |
|---|---|
Grade: AA |
Very good |
Case: 3-19 |
Good Dent(s) |
Movement: 3* |
Good Overhaul recommended, at buyer's expense |
Dial: 3-7-01 |
Good Oxidized HANDS Original |