Swiss gold lever watch set in an English coin dated 1902 Circa 1945

Gold coin watch by Vacheron & Constantin
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A Swiss 18 carat gold 1902 English coin watch, circa 1945. The movement with a lever escapement. Gilt dial, a combined hour and minute track with Roman II, IIII, VI, VIII, X and XII, blued sword hands. A cast and engraved case. Dial signed. Comes with a fitted presentation box, an Extract from the Archives and copies of service paperwork.
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Diameter: 36 mm
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Signed: Vacheron & Constantin Genève Swiss
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The present English coin watch has been taken care of exceptionally well with a recent service at the manufacturer in 2018.
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It is believed that this watch was originally purchased by Stella Roman. Roman was an international opera star during the 1930s and 1940s, appearing all over the world. Roman was chosen by Richard Strauss to sing the role of the Empress at the Italian premiere of his “Frau Ohne Schatten” at La Scala in 1940 and sang 126 times at the Metropolitan Opera in New York, starring in 13 different roles.

Her son emigrated from Romania to the U.S. in 1947 and was likely given this watch as a gift from his mother. The watch has stayed with the family since then.