Contemporary, Limited Edition and Mod...

New York, Park Lane Hotel, Dec 15, 1998

LOT 284

Universal, Geneve, Automatic, Ref. 26611-1, 1960's. Fine and rare, self-winding, 18K yellow gold gentleman's wristwatch with 18K gold integrated bracelet "a chevrons".

USD 600 - 700

Sold: USD 920

C. massive, polished, "guilloche" bezel, hooded lugs. D. matte silver with applied black indexes, under the 12, the emblem of the Royal Family of Saudi Arabia . "Baton" black hands. M. 13 1/2 "' rhodium plated, "fausses cotes " decoration, 25 jewels, lever escapement, monometallic balance, 2 adjustments, shock absorber, self compensating flat balance-spring, solid gold micro-rotor. Dial, case and movement signed. Diam. 32 mm.


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Grading System
Grade: AA

Very good

Case: 3

Good

Movement: 6*

Slightly oxidized

Overhaul recommended, at buyer's expense

Dial: 5-6-01

Poor

Slightly oxidized

HANDS Original

Notes

This watch is part of a few series of watches specially ordered by the King of Saudi Arabia who used to offer them as presents to his important guests.