OMEGA, TWENTY DOLLAR COIN WATCHImportant information about this lot
Price Realised USD 4,000
Estimate
USD 3,000 - USD 5,000
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Lot Essay
This watch is made from a US 20 dollar coin from 1906. Coin watches were offered by all the great makers such as Patek Philippe, Rolex, Cartier, Piaget, Audemars Piguet, and last but not least OMEGA. OMEGA coin watches are seldom seen at auction and this particular example is in excellent condition in the box with the original strap and gold buckle. Coin watches are interesting because they are actually made from two coins and conceal a watch inside. This particular example features a button on the side of the case at 3 o'clock which exposes the dial. The back of the inside of the case features the key makers mark number 122, which means that Guyot & Cie. SA from La Chaux-de-Fonds, made the case. This maker made coin-watch cases for many of the companies that offered coin-watches.
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Condition report
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The condition of lots can vary widely and the nature of the lots sold means that they are unlikely to be in a perfect condition. Lots are sold in the condition they are in at the time of sale.
The case is in good condition with scratches and small nicks. The front of the coin reads "1906" and the back of the coin reads "United States of America, In God We Trust, Twenty Dollars, E Pluribus, Unum." The front of the case is stamped, "J.B.L." The back of the coin shows some signs of patina. The side of the case has a protruding button to open the front of the coin. The watch case is in good condition with the hallmarks visible to the back. The case has some light scratches to the edges. The dial and hands are in good condition and appear to be original. The words at the bottom of the dial are obscured by the case. The base of the hands have developed a light patina. The movement is in working order at the time of cataloging, consistent with the age of the watch. The movement has not been tested for accuracy. A service is recommended given the age of the watch.
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Lot 147Sale 17039
OMEGA, TWENTY DOLLAR COIN WATCHEstimate: USD 3,000 - 5,000
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