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The Mondani Collection of Rolex Wrist...

Geneva, May 14, 2006

LOT 546

Cloisonne Dial ?Arabia? Universal Genève, No. 1629295. Made in 1953 in limited numbers. Fine, center-seconds, water-resistant, 18K pink gold and cloisonné enamel gentleman's wristwatch, to commemorate the founding of Saudi Arabia by King Abdul al-Aziz III Ibn Saud (1880-1953).

CHF 7,000 - 9,000

EUR 4,500 - 6,000 / USD 5,500 - 7,000

Sold: CHF 6,844

C. Two-body, solid, polished and brushed, screwed-down case back, angled lugs. D. Polychrome cloisonné enamel representing the Arabian Peninsula, the palm tree and crossed swords and a mosque probably representing Medina, surrounded by a pink gold plain reserve with dedication in Arabic characters and Islamic numerals. Pink gold "Dauphine" hands. M. Cal. 138 SS, rhodium-plated, 17 jewels, straight line lever escapement, monometallic balance, shock-absorber, self-compensating flat balance-spring, buffered rotor. Case and movement signed. Diam. 36 mm. Thickness 12 mm.


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Grading System
Grade: AA

Very good

Case: 3-7

Good

Oxidized

Movement: 3*

Good

Overhaul recommended, at buyer's expense

Dial: 3-01

Good

HANDS Original