3122 - BLANCPAIN · COIN WATCH “TWENTY DOLLARS”

BLANCPAIN · COIN WATCH “TWENTY DOLLARS” ca. 1980s · 18K yellow gold · approx. 32 mm Blancpain draws on the tradition of the coin watch here: An American Double Eagle sets the tone, featuring an eagle and a coat of arms on one side and Lady Liberty on the other. The fluted edge preserves the coin’s character, while the flat movement makes it wearable. A beautifully preserved piece that charmingly combines watchmaking and numismatics. Case number: 23369 · Movement number: 634450 Case: Flat gold case in the style of a dollar coin, with a fluted edge and delicate lugs. On the reverse: Lady Liberty surrounded by a wreath of stars, a crown with a sapphire cabochon, and a domed plastic crystal. Dial: Gold relief modeled after the obverse of the American Double Eagle, featuring a coat of arms, mottos, and dot hour markers. Black baton hands stand out clearly against the dial; signed “Blancpain Since 1735.” Movement: Hand-wound, Blancpain-Rayville Caliber R 576, based on the Peseux 7001 Functions: Two-hand watch Strap: Black Blancpain leather strap Clasp: Blancpain pin buckle in 18K yellow gold with JB monogram Box: Blancpain case with used interior padding · Papers: Blancpain analysis and repair report with photographic documentation; Confirmation of receipt from 2014 and cost estimate from 2015 · Accessories: Blancpain document folder Condition: The relief is in very good condition; there are a few scratches on the plastic crystal and the leather strap shows signs of wear. Carefully polished and serviced by Blancpain.