Important Modern and Vintage Timepieces
New York, Dec 07, 2011
LOT 153
CORUM ?20 DOLLAR? COIN WATCH Corum, ?Coin Watch,? No. 515880. Made in the 1990's. Fine, 18K yellow gold wristwatch inserted in a $20 US gold coin dated 1893.
USD 3,000 - 5,000
CHF 2,600 - 4,500 / EUR 2,100 - 3,500
Sold: USD 5,250
C. Two-body, solid, polished and brushed, graduated bezel, reeded band, straight lugs, cabochon sapphire-set winding crown, snap-on case back. D. Twenty dollar coin dial. Blued steel baton hands. M. Cal. 8 1/2???, rhodium-plated, fausses cotes decoration, 18 jewels, straight-line lever escapement, free-sprung monometallic balance adjusted to 3 positions, shock absorber, selfcompensating fl at balance spring. Dial, case and movement signed. Dim. 35 mm. Thickness 5 mm.
| Grading System | |
|---|---|
Grade: AA |
Very good |
Case: 3 |
Good |
Movement: 2* |
Very good Overhaul recommended, at buyer's expense |
Dial: 2-01 |
Very good HANDS Original |