58 Audemars Piguet An elegant and innovative, Twenty Dollar Liberty “Coin”, pocket watch in yellow gold, with fitted presentation box.
Estimate: € 10.000 – 20.000
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- Model Coin Pocket Watch
- Year 1973
- Reference 5610BA
- Case Material 18K yellow gold
- Case Number 59'004
- Movement Manual, cal. 2003, 17 jewels
- Movement Number 114'666
- Dimension 35mm Diameter
- Signed Case, dial and movement
- Accessories Accompanied by Audemars Piguet Extract from the Archives confirming the production of the present timepiece on January 18th 1973 and fitted presentation box.
In the world of 20th-century horological curiosities, few objects are as charming as the Audemars Piguet twenty-dollar coin watch, a creation that marries mechanical ingenuity with perfect discretion. Crafted in 18k yellow gold, the present example uses an authentic U.S. “Liberty” $20 Double Eagle coin, appearing at first glance as a simple historic gold piece. Only a discreet push on the coin’s edge reveals its secret, the obverse opening to uncover a hidden timepiece within, an elegant demonstration of both technical mastery and playful design. Produced mainly between the 1950s and 1970s, such watches reflect a period when Audemars Piguet and its peers explored ultra-thin movements within unconventional cases. The coin itself is meticulously hollowed while preserving its original relief, housing a finely finished manual-wind calibre adjusted to high standards despite its compact dimensions. The dial and hands, though discreet, retain the clarity and refinement expected of the manufacture. More than a technical curiosity, this coin watch embodies an era when discretion was the ultimate luxury. Concealed beneath the surface lies not just a movement, but a philosophy, where innovation is hidden, not displayed. It stands as a compelling fusion of horology and numismatics, and a testament to Audemars Piguet’s enduring creativity.
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