68 Vacheron Constantin An elegant and innovative, Twenty Dollar Liberty “Coin”, wristwatch in yellow gold, with integrated bracelet, reference 7814.

Estimate: € 7.000 –⁠ 14.000

• Model Coin watch
• Year Circa 1970s
• Reference 7814
• Case Material 18K yellow gold
• Case Number 443'882
• Bracelet Material 18K yellow gold Vacheron Constantin bracelet, approximate length 185mm
• Movement Manual, cal. 1003, 17 jewels
• Movement Number 614'903
• Dimension 35mm Diameter
• Signed Case, dial and movement

Among the most charming expressions of discreet luxury, coin watches hold a special place in the canon of 20th-century horology. Their ingenious construction, concealing a timepiece within the modest form of a coin, represents a blend of playful secrecy and technical mastery.
The present example is a particularly distinguished interpretation, housed within a genuine 1898 American $20 gold coin. Its obverse features the celebrated Lady Liberty, crowned with a coronet inscribed “Liberty” and encircled by thirteen stars—a symbol deeply embedded in American identity. The reverse reveals a powerful American eagle clutching arrows and an olive branch, embodying both strength and peace.
A subtle pusher on the coin’s edge releases the spring-loaded cover, unveiling a hidden timepiece that can also function as a miniature desk clock. At its heart beats the caliber 1003—introduced by Vacheron Constantin in 1955 for the brand’s bicentennial. Measuring a mere 1.64 mm in thickness, it represents one of the world’s thinnest hand-wound movement.
Combining American iconography with Swiss precision, this rare and historically resonant timepiece is a captivating example of horological ingenuity and aesthetic restraint.