Vintage Coin Watch Appraisal

Mercury Dime Coin Watch

This is a vintage-style wristwatch featuring a repurposed Mercury Dime coin as its dial. The watch has a round case with a two-tone appearance; the main bezel is a polished gold-colored metal, while the lugs that attach to the strap are silver-toned. The dial itself is the obverse side of a United States Mercury Dime, clearly showing the profile of Lady Liberty wearing a winged Phrygian cap. The date '1943' is visible on the coin, indicating its mint year. The words 'IN GOD WE TRUST' are also partially visible on the coin face. The watch features black hour, minute, and second hands. The hour markers on the bezel are a mix of Roman numerals at the 12, 3, 6, and 9 o'clock positions (XII, III, VI, IX – though only XII and VI are fully clear in the provided image), and baton-style markers for the other hours. The overall condition of the gold-colored bezel shows some minor wear and light scratching consistent with use, and a subtle patina has developed. The crystal appears clear. The watch is fitted with a light brown, genuine leather strap that shows signs of wear, including some creasing and darkening from age and use. The stitching on the strap appears intact. The watch crown, located on the right side of the case, is a standard ridged design. This type of watch is often assembled by customizing existing coin currency, making each piece somewhat unique based on the coin's condition and year. The craftsmanship suggests it's a novelty or custom-made timepiece rather than a production model from a major watch brand.