{"product_id":"orient-coin-watch-i120-46101-kal-12040-21-jewels-handaufzug-munzzifferblatt-st-pauls-cathedral-1970er","title":"Orient Coin Watch I120-46101 – Cal. 12040, 21 Jewels Manual Wind – Coin Dial St Paul's Cathedral – 1970s","description":"\u003cp\u003eA watch dial that is a commemorative coin: the Queen's profile in raised relief, the minted inscription encircling it, a fine beaded border at the edge – and two slender hands in the middle. Orient produced such coin watches in the 1970s, when ornate coin dials were in vogue worldwide. Today, they are a distinct little category for collectors.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eThe Motif: St Paul's Cathedral, 1872\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe dial design is modeled after a British commemorative coin. In addition to \u003cstrong\u003eELIZABETH II\u003c\/strong\u003e, the inscription mentions \u003cstrong\u003eSt Paul's Cathedral\u003c\/strong\u003e and the year \u003cstrong\u003e1872\u003c\/strong\u003e – the year a solemn thanksgiving service was held at the cathedral after the then-Prince of Wales, the future Edward VII, recovered from a life-threatening illness. The service was one of the great public events of Victorian London and was commemorated in medals at the time.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOrient did not make a faithful reproduction of this, but rather a creative composition: a contemporary coin portrait and a historical occasion translated into a dial. That is precisely the appeal of this type of watch – it cites coin minting as a design language without copying a specific coin.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFor clarification:\u003c\/strong\u003e This is a dial with a coin motif, not an actual coin mounted in a case. We state this explicitly so that there is clarity about the nature of the watch from the outset.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eThe Movement\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe watch is powered by the Orient caliber \u003cstrong\u003e12040\u003c\/strong\u003e with 21 jewels – a classic mechanical manual-wind movement without a battery, which is wound via the crown on the side. The power reserve was measured at \u003cstrong\u003e25 hours\u003c\/strong\u003e after a full wind, a solid value for a movement of this age, indicating that the mainspring barrel and gear train are in good order.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOrient is one of the three major Japanese watch manufacturers and has always focused on mechanical movements – even when the rest of the industry switched to quartz. That a decorative coin watch of all things features a fully-fledged 21-jewel manual-wind movement is typical of the brand.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eDesign and Character\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe entire dial surface is executed as a minted coin: the profile portrait in raised relief, the legend in capital letters, a ring of dots as a minute track. Indices are omitted entirely – the time is read from the position of the two blackened hands. In the light, the relief comes to life, shifting between matte gold and sharp luster.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe gold-plated case measures 33 mm without the crown, with a 39 mm lug-to-lug distance and a height of just 8.8 mm. At 30 grams, the watch is one of the lightest in our inventory; it disappears under any cuff. The lug width is 16 mm; it comes on a new black leather strap.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eCondition\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eVisible signs of wear on the case. \u003cstrong\u003eThe crystal shows moderate scratches\u003c\/strong\u003e; they are shown unretouched in the product photos and are agreed upon as the condition.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eTechnical Specifications\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eBrand: Orient\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eModel: Coin Watch\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eCase reference: I120-46101\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eCaliber: Orient 12040\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eMovement: mechanical manual wind\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eJewels: 21 jewels\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eMeasured power reserve: approx. 25 hours\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eFunctions: hour, minute\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eDial: coin motif with profile portrait of Elizabeth II, inscription St Paul's Cathedral 1872\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eCase material: gold-plated\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eDiameter without crown: 33 mm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eLug-to-lug: 39 mm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eHeight: 8.8 mm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eLug width: 16 mm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eWeight incl. strap: 30 g\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eDating: 1970s\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eStrap: new black leather strap\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eOrigin: Japan\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eFor whom?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor collectors of coin watches – a unique little category where Japanese models with fully-fledged mechanical movements are the exception. For anyone looking for a dial that is a conversation starter. And for slender wrists: at 33 mm with a height of 8.8 mm, it wears completely unobtrusively.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWarranty (used)\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis is a used item. The limitation period for claims for defects (statutory warranty) is 12 months from delivery.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eNote\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAs this is a used watch, water resistance cannot be guaranteed. To protect the movement, the watch should not come into contact with water or moisture.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Vintage \u0026 JDM (Japan Domestic Market)","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":54164646887762,"sku":"A435","price":299.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0911\/3908\/0530\/files\/5A7981A0-DFE4-4969-83C8-D60CF238C9A5.jpg?v=1785764512","url":"https:\/\/japanese-microbrands.com\/en\/products\/orient-coin-watch-i120-46101-kal-12040-21-jewels-handaufzug-munzzifferblatt-st-pauls-cathedral-1970er","provider":"Japanese Microbrands - Mario Lenke","version":"1.0","type":"link"}