Corum 18K Yellow Gold Hidden Dial Coin Watch
Record status
Individual type · partial
Period
Circa 1980s
Maker / issuer
CorumThis Corum wristwatch features an 18K yellow gold coin motif case measuring approximately 35 mm in diameter, designed around a 1907 Liberty Head gold coin cover that conceals the dial.
Operating via a manual wind movement, the watch includes a yellow gold dial hidden beneath the coin cover. The case back bears Swiss hallmarks alongside 18K and 0.750 purity markings, as well as the number 122. The watch is fitted with a brown leather strap that accommodates a wrist size of approximately 7 1/4 inches, with a total gross weight recorded at 27.35 dwt.
Evidence at a glance
- Linked sources
- 1
- Photograph views
- 1
- Catalogue references
- 0
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Technical characteristics
- Date
- Circa 1980s
- Type
- Hidden dial coin wristwatch
- Maker
- Corum
- Strap
- Brown leather
- Case Size
- Approx. 35 mm
- Gross Weight
- 27.35 dwt
- Case Material
- 18K yellow gold coin motif
- Movement Type
- Manual wind
- Place recorded
- Switzerland
- Case Back Stamps
- 18K 0.750 (Swiss hallmark) 122
- Maker / attribution
- Corum
Design
- Visible features
- • Hinged outer coin cover displays the profile of Lady Liberty surrounded by stars and dated 1907 • Outer perimeter of the coin case features reeded edge detailing • Dark brown leather strap exhibits crocodile or alligator patterning with contrast white stitching
- Dial and Mechanism
- The movement is identified by the source as manual wind, though visual confirmation of the internal components is currently unavailable. A yellow gold dial is positioned beneath the coin cover. The timepiece was noted as operational at the time of cataloging, but it has not been tested for long-term timekeeping accuracy.
- Construction and Motif
- The watch features a hinged outer cover utilizing a 1907 Liberty Head gold coin, which functions as a concealable dial protector. The assembly is set within an 18K yellow gold case, characterized by a reeded outer perimeter. The case back displays specific identifiers, including the number 122, alongside Swiss hallmarks and 18K 0.750 purity markings.
- Condition and Attribution
- The seller advises that the authenticity of individual components cannot be guaranteed, citing the possibility of past repairs or restorations. All lots are sold on an 'AS IS' basis. Visible condition includes surface scratches on the gold commensurate with age and wear.
Identification
- Source note
- Facts transcribed from the linked source listing or collection record. Attribution and specifications are source-reported and have not been independently authenticated.
Catalogue references
No catalogue numbers recorded. Numbers are only published once transcribed from a verified edition of a standard catalogue — they are never inferred.
Research required
- Research required: The hidden dial beneath the coin cover is not shown in the provided photograph
- Research required: Movement caliber and internal case markings are unverified as movement photos are absent