RARE ULYSSE NARDIN Vintage 1904 $20 Gold Double EAGLE Coin Watch- 18K Gold
Welcome to Nolan & Company. Since 1959, Nolan’s has provided quality Diamonds Rolex Quality Jewelry. What a beautiful used Ulysse Nardin! Owned by several U. 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 historic Double Eagle coin, which was first struck in 1850 as a result of the California gold rush, offers the highest gold content of any regular issue U. Gold coin of its era and possesses one of the most arresting reverses on any United States coin: a dauntless eagle, its wings fully spread. A coin-like fluted edge enhances the watch’s styling and the simple hands keep the focus on the beauty of the coin. Each coin has been in circulation and contains imperfections which add to the individual character of each watch. Unlike more modern examples from other company’s like Corum that often feature quartz movements, Nardin equipped this watch with a high grade ultra-thin handwound movement. The case is in very good condition with light wear and the usual depression by the hinge commonly found on these. The dial is original and near mint. And the ultra thin Ulysse Nardin movement is keeping near perfect time. Since 1846, the Swiss watchmaker Ulysse Nardin has been building some of the most exceptional and sought-after timepieces. Their watches achieved the status of Audemars Piguet and other of the finest Swiss firms as part of the elite group of manufacturers whose timepieces are recognized as the most exclusive and costly in the world. Country of origin: Switzerland. 1960’s; made from antique coin minted in 1904. Case number: 729,146. Functions: Hours and Minutes. Case material: 22K & 18K gold. Case condition: Very good condition. Dimensions: 31mm wide (excluding crown), 37mm long lug tip-to-tip. Dial: Silver with painted baton indexes. Blackened steel baton hands, 100% original, near mint. Hands: Original, blackened steel batons. Movement type: Very high grade, manually wound, Ulysse Nardin, flat caliber, gilt finished, fausses cotes decoration, shock protected. Movement markings: Ulysse Nardin, Seventeen Jewels. Bands: 2 are included in the sale. The ordinal Ulysse Nardin Crocodile strap and 18k buckle. In good condition, but used. The solid 18k gold band attached to the watch is in excellent condition and add a upscale look for this fine watch. Width between lugs: 16mm. Crystal type: Mineral glass. 107 grams total weight. Timing: keeping near perfect time. Watch Near Mint working order and overall excellent Vintage condition. Please note: Serious buyers only. Barely discernible signs of use. There may be some light scratches and/or marks. There are some scratches/marks commensurate with regular use or age. May have some wear on leather, discoloration or marks throughout. Obvious signs of use; noticeable scratches, stains or discoloration. Very obvious signs of use. There are many scratches and stains. Still in adequate condition for continued use. May require some repair and/or cleaning before use. Pic Below Item Number: 3219. So please, if you have any questions or concerns, please ask. The item “RARE ULYSSE NARDIN Vintage 1904 $20 Gold Double EAGLE Coin Watch- 18K Gold” is in sale since Wednesday, December 11, 2019. This item is in the category “Jewelry & Watches\Watches, Parts & Accessories\Wristwatches”. The seller is “nolan_and_company_jewelry” and is located in Greensboro, North Carolina. This item can be shipped worldwide.
- Gender: Men’s
- Model: Double Eagle Coin
- Watch Shape: Round
- Case Material: Gold
- Movement: Manual Winding
- Year of Manufacture: 1960-1969
- Band Color: 18k
- Age Group: Adult
- Display: Analog
- Brand: Ulysse Nardin
- Case Size: 31mm
- Face Color: Silver
- Number of Jewels: Not Applicable
- Country/Region of Manufacture: Switzerland
- Style: Dress/Formal
- Extra Links: No
- Band Material: Gold
- Certificate: No
- Band Type: Bracelet/Link Band
- Country of Manufacture: Switzerland
- Metal Purity: 18k