The dial of the watch is signed, Cartier, and the movement is signed, Piaget & Co. The case number on the inside of the cover, 17534, is clearly visible. The dial is in good condition with light patina. The hidden button in the case functions properly and the case opens easily. The sides of the case and the button to open the cover show signs of wear. The case is in good shape with some light scratches and light nicks throughout. This coin watch is in nice condition for its age. Material: The watch inside is 18k gold and the coin is 21.6k goldĭimensions: 34mm diameter 3.5mm thicknessĬaliber: Piaget Ultra-Thin Manual-Winding 9 Douzieme 18 Jewel Movement This example made for Cartier is in great shape and would be a great addition to any watch collection. These higher quality ones are nice, because to the naked eye, they really appear to simply be a coin.Ĭoin watches have a special place in the watch collecting community and are highly coveted for the quality, rareness, and craftsmanship. Established in 1778, Goldsmiths is one of the leading quality jewellers in the UK - the perfect destination for luxury timepieces and stunning jewellery.
Depending on the maker of the coin watch, these buttons will vary in quality, higher quality coin watches – like the present example – have a very subtle button, almost hidden, where other coin watches of lesser quality have a more visible button. In order to see the watch, the operator must press a hidden button in the caseband to pop open the case and reveal the dial inside. These coin watches are actually made from two coins in order to house the movement and watch inside. It was not uncommon for Cartier to work with other watch companies to produce timepieces for them with the Cartier name on the dial, this is seen in this coin watch and in many wristwatches over the years. Coin watches were offered by many famous makers, and some of the more sought-after ones were made for Cartier. The inside of the caseback features the casemaker mark of 122 as well as the 750/18k hallmark, meaning the case is made of 18k gold and was built by Oreade, Manufacture de boîtes SA, located in La Chaux-de-Fonds, Switzerland. import code, POC, and it is in the form of a $20 USD coin from 1908. We know this because the movement is stamped with the U.S. This Cartier coin watch is from the 1960s and was made especially for the U.S. These coin watches were made by many different companies over the years, and this one happens to be built by Piaget for Cartier.
While this may look like an ordinary $20 gold coin from 1908, it's actually a fully functioning watch.
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