1960's Ulysse Nardin Vintage 1904 $20 Gold Double Eagle Coin Watch - 18K Gold

1960's Ulysse Nardin Vintage 1904 $20 Gold Double Eagle Coin Watch - 18K GoldOwned by a number of U. S. Presidents, the gold coin watch is a true American luxury icon. First released in 1965 at the Basel Fair, these treasured watches combine a timeless elegance with a very distinctive luxury character. The rare Ulysse Nardin coin watch showcased in today's offering is an all original example of one of those special pieces. Its case is crafted from a majestic, vintage $20 Liberty "Double Eagle" gold coin. The historic Double

5mm wide (excluding crown) by 41mm long lug tip-to-tip

Dial: Royal blue with steel baton indices

Please inquire if you would like an expert restoration

Light wear in one spot from being opened where the case back meets the case body

Dial: Silver with applied steel baton indexes

The aftermarket diamond-set bracelet which has 220 diamonds is also very well done

Retail replacement value: $8

Made for only a brief time in the early 1980's

faceted "dauphines"

The bezel has two areas of dings - one by three and one between one and two - and one of the pushers has a scratch

steel and solid gold

The full size case presents as just short of mint mint