• cal. 175 nickel lever movement with the seal of Geneva, 18 jewels • gilt dial, baton indexes and Arabic numerals • 18k yellow gold hinged case concealed within a 100 Lire 1912 Italian coin piece featuring a portrait of Vittorio Emanuele III, King of Italy to one side and and an Lady Italia to to the other, sprung cover with push button to the coin-edge band • case, dial and movement signed

The movement is running at the time of cataloguing, however it might benefit from a service in the near future. Dial in good condition however. Overall in good condition.
"In response to your inquiry, we are pleased to provide you with a general report of the condition of the property described above. All dimensions in catalogue descriptions are approximate. Condition reports may not specify mechanical replacements or imperfections to the movement, case, dial, pendulum, separate base(s) or dome. Watches in water-resistant cases have been opened to examine movements but no warranties are made that the watches are currently water-resistant. Please note that we do not guarantee the authenticity of any individual component parts, such as wheels, hands, crowns, crystals, screws, bracelets and leather bands, since subsequent repairs and restoration work may have resulted in the replacement of original parts. Since we are not professional conservators or restorers, we urge you to consult with a restorer or conservator of your choice who will be better able to provide a detailed, professional report. Prospective buyers should inspect each lot to satisfy themselves as to condition and must understand that any statement made by Sotheby's is merely a subjective, qualified opinion. Prospective buyers should also refer to any Important Notices regarding this sale, which are printed in the Sale Catalogue. In particular, please note it is the purchaser's responsibility to comply with any applicable import and export matters, particularly in relation to lots incorporating materials from endangered species.NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF BUSINESS PRINTED IN THE SALE CATALOGUE."

**Please be advised that bands made of materials derived from endangered or otherwise protected species (i.e. alligator and crocodile) are not sold with the watches and are for display purposes only. We reserve the right to remove these bands prior to shipping.

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Sotheby's cannot arrange for the delivery of Rolex watches to the United States because U.S. laws restricts the import of Rolex watches. The buyer or a designated agent may collect the property in the country of sale."

With a Patek Philippe fitted presentation box and an Extract from the Archives confirming production in 1958 and sale on December 6th, 1961, as a 100 Italian Lire gold coin.

This is the first time an example of Patek Philippe coin watch with an Italian coin featuring Victor Emanuele has appeared at auction. Patek Philippe coin watches are themselves particularly rare and usu🍨ally fitted within an American Twenty Dollar Coin, although variations such as this example are known to exist, such was the limited numbers manufactured, rarely are they ever seen or documented

Victor Emanuele III was 🐠the King of Italy from𓄧 1900 until 1946.