^Lot 149 The Gladiator's Watch-Genuine 324-361AD Coin

The Colosseum is quiet now, but 1600 years ago it was loud with the clash of steel, the roars of big cats and the shouting of 50,000 spectators. When the Roman gladiators were good, they enjoyed fame and fortune. When they were great, they became heroes. The greatest fought for years and some scored as many as 150 victories. Such long careers were made even more impressive by the fact that defeat often meant death. There was no such thing as an "off season." Every battle was for first place and any day could have been their last. A the 4th Century Roman design Coin Watch celebrating noble warriors. Taking a place of honor at the center of the unique dial is a genuine Roman coin minted between 324-361 AD, during the reign of the Constantine dynasty. This is the very same ancient coin gladiators would earn as victory pay. Inscribed underneath is "Carpe Diem" (Latin for "Seize the Day"), which must have been the mantra for men in constant combat. The watch marks the hours in the narrow window that shows a rotating inner dial. A red hand tracks the minutes along the outer dial, marked with blued Roman numerals. The distinctive face is housed inside a sturdy, 14K gold-fused case with an exhibition back to showcase the meticulous automatic movement. The timepiece fastens with a brown, genuine leather band and is water-resistant up to 3 ATMs. A heroic blend of history and modern style that more than earns it a 'thumbs up" from James Martinez!!!!