Universal Genève, 1958. Very fine and rare, centre second, self-winding, 18ct pink gold gentleman's wristwatch with a gold bracelet in shape of a beit with buckle (special patent) with fitted box. | Important Collector's Wristwatches and Watches | Geneva, Hotel Des Bergues, 9th April 1994

Important Collector's Wristwatches an...

Geneva, Hotel Des Bergues, Apr 09, 1994

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Universal Genève, 1958. Very fine and rare, centre second, self-winding, 18ct pink gold gentleman's wristwatch with a gold bracelet in shape of a beit with buckle (special patent) with fitted box.

CHF 7,000 - 9,000

Sold: CHF 10,350

C. massive, polished, screwed back, waterproof ( special patent). D. two-tone pink gold in two parts ( special patent) bearing the effigy of King Faysal of Saudi Arabia, with indexes. "Dauphine" pink gold hands. M. 12 1/2- rhodiumed, "fausses côtes" decoration, 28 jewels, lever escapement, monometallic balance, antishock system, selfcompensating flat balance-spring, microtor. Case and movement signed. In excellent condition. Diam. 35 mm.

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In April 1958, the Minister of Finance of Saudi Arabia, Mr. Srurl El Sabban visited the Universal stand at "La Foire de Bâle" and subsequently ordered about 50 examples of this watch bearing the effigy of King Faysal. This model represents the most advanced technology of Universal at the time, because it embodied 3 patented innovations.