Swiss 18 carat gold U.S. ten dollar coin watch Circa 1975

Gold coin watch
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A very fine Swiss 18 carat gold U.S. ten dollar coin with concealed watch made by Bucherer in Lucerne, circa 1960-1969. The rhodium plated movement with 18 jewels, a straight line lever escapement, monometallic balance, self compensating flat balance spring, shock absorber and micrometre regulator. Matte silver dial with baton hour indexes and original gold hands. The case hinged within a 1909 United States of America 10 dollar coin, opening with a push piece in the band. Dial signed
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Diameter: 30 mm
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Signed: Bucherer Swiss made
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Carl F. Bucherer is a Lucerne based watch brand.
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In 1888, Carl Friedrich Bucherer opened a jewellery and watch shop, and his name rapidly became a synonym for quality and originality. He was a visionary who created timepieces that moved with the times, always combining extravagance and aesthetic appeal in extraordinary ways. His two sons followed him into the profession: one learned to become a watchmaker while the other trained as a goldsmith.
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Today, the combination of these two artistic skills is still reflected in the perfect form of watches.