Swiss 18K yellow gold U.S. twenty dollar coin watch Circa 1975
- Kenmerk
- SA3450
- Diameter
- 35 mm
- Estimate
- € 3.000 - 6.000
- Price sold
- € 6.050
Yellow gold coin watch
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A Swiss 18 carat yellow gold U.S. twenty dollar coin watch made by Rolex in Geneva, circa 1975. Manual winding nickel lever movement with 17 jewels and a monometallic balance. Gilt, champagne coloured dial with Roman and baton hours, outer minute divisions and blued hands. The circular case with a snap on back, concealed in a 1904 United States of America 20 dollar coin, featuring Lady of Liberty on the front and the bald eagle on the reverse, revealed by pressing the thumbpiece in the band at 2 o’clock. Dial and movement signed.
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Diameter: 35 mm
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Signed: Rolex Genève Swiss
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Rolex is a luxury watch brand founded in 1905 by Hans Wilsdorf and Alfred Davis in London, England. Originally called Wilsdorf & Davis, the company changed its name to Rolex in 1908. Rolex has a rich history of innovation and achievement in the watchmaking industry. In 1910, it was the first watch company to receive the Swiss Certificate of Chronometric Precision, which is awarded to timepieces that pass a series of rigorous tests for accuracy and reliability. In 1926, Rolex introduced the Oyster, the world’s first waterproof wristwatch. This was followed by the introduction of the Perpetual rotor, which automatically winds the watch’s mainspring as the wearer moves their wrist. Over the years, Rolex has continued to innovate and push the boundaries of watchmaking technology. Today, Rolex is one of the most recognized and respected luxury watch brands in the world, known for its precision, durability and timeless style.
Diameter: 35 mm
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Signed: Rolex Genève Swiss
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Rolex is a luxury watch brand founded in 1905 by Hans Wilsdorf and Alfred Davis in London, England. Originally called Wilsdorf & Davis, the company changed its name to Rolex in 1908. Rolex has a rich history of innovation and achievement in the watchmaking industry. In 1910, it was the first watch company to receive the Swiss Certificate of Chronometric Precision, which is awarded to timepieces that pass a series of rigorous tests for accuracy and reliability. In 1926, Rolex introduced the Oyster, the world’s first waterproof wristwatch. This was followed by the introduction of the Perpetual rotor, which automatically winds the watch’s mainspring as the wearer moves their wrist. Over the years, Rolex has continued to innovate and push the boundaries of watchmaking technology. Today, Rolex is one of the most recognized and respected luxury watch brands in the world, known for its precision, durability and timeless style.
Signed: Rolex Genève Swiss
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