Jaeger Le Coultre. A Rare $20 Gold Coin Watch C1971

A Rare Vintage, Jaeger Le Coultre Twenty Dollar Double Eagle Gold Coin Watch, with it's Original Box C1971.

Dial: The original condition plain champagne black baton dial signed Jaeger Le Coultre Geneve and Swiss under the six o'clock baton, with original blued steel baton hands.

Case: The rare Twenty Dollar coin dated 1904 is in pristine condition with little sign of wear. The secret catch to open the coin and reveal the watch is located on the side of the coin. When open it reveals the watch which can tilt up so that the coin can sit on a desk.

Movement: The extra flat fully jewelled Swiss nickel finished movement signed Jaeger Le Coultre. The ultra slim movement is the JLC Calibre P838. The winding and hand setting crown is located at the one o'clock position.

The $20 coin were popular coins are referred to as "Coronet Liberty" eagles. They were designed by James B. Longacre, who was chief engraver of the US Mint between 1844 and 1869. This is a rare unique piece as there are so few of these coin watches on the market. This coin watch also has been fully serviced by Jaeger and it has the Extract of Archives showing that everything is original, it also has it's original box. It would make a great addition to one's collection. This watch comes with a two year guarantee starting from January 2025.