Important Modern & Vintage Timepieces

Hong Kong, Oct 27, 2019

LOT 326

PIAGET HISTORICAL “COIN” WATCH; “ONE GUINEA, 1950-1957”; 18K YELLOW AND PINK GOLD

HKD 150,000 - 200,000

CHF 19,900 - 24,850 / USD 20,000 - 25,000

A gift from the Saudi Royal Family 18K yellow gold, manual-winding, round-shaped, thin gentleman’s wristwatch, set into an “One Guinea” Saudi Arabia coin (produced between 1950 and 1957). Dial with the effigy of Abd al-Aziz III ibn Saoud (1875-1953), first monarch and founder of Saudi Arabia (1932-1953).


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Grading System
Grade: AAA

Excellent

Case: 2

Very good

Movement: 2*

Very good

Overhaul recommended, at buyer's expense

Dial: 2-01

Very good

HANDS Original

Brand Piaget

Model “One Guinea, 1950-1957"

Year Circa 1970

Calibre  9 P

Bracelet Integrated 18K yellow gold Piaget mesh bracelet with clasp (by “J P B”, Geneva)with clasp (by “J P B”, Geneva)

Diameter  31 mm

Length 180 mm

Signature Case and Movement

Accessories Original fitted box (from Al Zain Jewellery, Saudi Arabia); Piaget service paper (dated June 3, 2017)

Notes

This watch was given as a gift in appreciation of work done in the oil fields by the original owners father who invented a patented oil cooling