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.
| 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 |