Royce - “Charles de Gaulle” Portrait Coin Watch – S. Kocher 17J – Hand-Wound – Swiss Made – 1960s - No reserve price - Men - 1960

Royce “Charles de Gaulle” Portrait Coin Watch – S. Kocher 17J – Hand-Wound – Swiss Made – 1960s

Condition

Extremely rare collector's piece in a well-kept, authentic overall condition. The crystal shows no noticeable scratches. The elaborately designed relief dial is clean and very well preserved.

The case shows light, age-related wear appropriate to the watch's age. The mounted leather strap has been suitably chosen for the watch and has been replaced subsequently.

Transparency note:

The strap is to be considered a wear part due to age. A guarantee of its future durability cannot be assumed. Replacement is generally recommended. If continued use is intended, the original strap should be handled carefully and not subjected to heavy stress.

Origin:
From a collector

Important information:

All watches are offered without a minimum price; the final sale price is determined by the highest bid. Before each sale, the watches are fully wound and tested. They run and keep time reliably.

A guarantee of accuracy, consistent timing behavior, or water resistance cannot be provided.

Notes:
Technically, the watch has been tested and works flawlessly. All photos are unedited and taken with a macro lens to present the actual condition as honestly and as detailed as possible. The images are part of the description.

Description:

Exceptional Royce “Charles de Gaulle” Portrait Coin Watch from the 1960s with a sculpted relief dial.

The three-dimensionally worked portrait depicts General Charles de Gaulle, one of the most influential figures in 20th-century French history and a symbol of Free France. The portrait is surrounded by star-shaped hour markers and gives the watch its unmistakable character.

Particularly striking is the outer grooved case design that further emphasizes the coin-watch aesthetic. The crown with a black cabochon adds another elegant accent.

Inside, a S. Kocher Swiss-signed mechanical hand-wound movement operates. The inner case back also bears the S. Kocher Swiss signature.

Features:

Brand: Royce
Motif: General Charles de Gaulle
Era: ~1960s
Movement: Mechanical hand-wound
Movement: S. Kocher Swiss-signed
Jewels: 17
Diameter without crown: ~33 mm
Dial: Gold-colored relief portrait
Case: Gold-colored, outerly grooved
Crown: With black cabochon
Origin: Switzerland / Swiss Made

Bottom line:
An extraordinary Swiss vintage watch that is not only horologically and design-wise but also historically interesting. The three-dimensionally crafted Charles de Gaulle portrait, the distinctive coin-watch design, and the signed S. Kocher hand-wound movement make it a special collector’s piece at the intersection of time history and classic Swiss watchmaking.

Shipping & Handling:
Shipping is carried out via the Catawiki TrustHands system according to the guidelines. Processing and shipping take place within up to 3 business days after payment is received.

Recommendation for buyers:
For long-term enjoyment, regular appraisal and/or servicing by a watchmaker is recommended. Proper care protects the watch and preserves its function.

Documentation:
After the sale, the watch will be documented before shipment with detailed photos and a short functioning video.