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Ulysse Nardin Coin Watch - 18K Yellow Gold Champagne Arabic Dial

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The Watch Inside The Coin
This Ulysse Nardin is a piece of mechanical theatre, a watch built for discretion and surprise. At first glance, it appears to be nothing more than an 1882 $10 Liberty Head gold coin. A press of a hidden button in the reeded edge, however, splits the coin open, revealing a complete, hidden timepiece. The interior dial is finished in a champagne sunburst and features a full set of Arabic numerals. It's an object that combines the craft of numismatics with the precision of Swiss horology, a true conversation piece from an era of audacious design.
A Union Of Horology And History
The technical execution of a coin watch is demanding. This example begins with a genuine 22K gold coin from the U.S. Mint, which has been hollowed out to house an ultra-thin, manually-wound Ulysse Nardin movement. The housing and mechanism for the watch are crafted from 18K gold. The hidden champagne dial carries black printed Arabic numerals rather than the stick markers often seen on similar pieces. The result is a watch that's both a piece of American history and a product of specialized Swiss watchmaking.
A Well-Preserved Secret
The historic Liberty Head coin shows honest, light circulation marks entirely consistent with its age, while the hidden dial and hands beneath are pristine, placing this example in Very Good Vintage Condition. The hinge mechanism operates correctly, opening with a crisp action to reveal the watch within. It retains its original black crocodile strap and the correct Ulysse Nardin-signed buckle. As with every watch we offer, this piece has been verified as mechanically sound and is ready to wear.
The Ultimate Novelty
This watch earns its place in a collection by being unlike anything else. It's a novelty executed at the highest level. It functions as a discreet object of curiosity until its true purpose is revealed, representing a specific type of mid-century luxury that valued ingenuity and concealment. Next to the established classics, this coin watch offers a story and a tactile experience that no conventional timepiece can match.
Key Specs
Model: Coin Watch
Era: 1970s
Movement: Manual Wind
Case Size: 30mm (Excluding Crown)
Bezel: 18K Yellow Gold
Strap: Original Crocodile Leather Strap & Original Buckle
Dial: Champagne Sunburst, Black Arabic Numerals
Metal: 18K Yellow Gold (case), 22K Yellow Gold (coin)
Weight: 31.6g
SKU: 1854
Fit & Customization
This watch should feel like it was made for your wrist from the moment you put it on. That's why we offer:
  • Strap Customization: Any two-piece strap swapped and custom-fitted in your choice of material, color, and length
  • Standard Bracelet Sizing: Precise link additions or removals to achieve your exact fit
  • Integrated Bracelet Sizing: A bespoke service few boutiques are equipped to handle
  • Custom Caseback Engraving: Personalize your watch with initials, dates, or custom text engraved on the caseback
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