Important Modern & Vintage Timepieces
Hong Kong, Jun 22, 2013
LOT 107
UNIVERSAL GENEVE SAUDI ARABIA CLOISONNÉ DIAL PINK GOLD Universal Genève, case No. 1629397, Ref 0233-1. Made in 1953 in a limited numbers. Fine and rare, center-seconds, water-resistant, 18K pink gold and cloisonné enamel wristwatch, to commemorate the founding of Saudi Arabia by King Abdul al-Aziz III Ibn Saud (1880-1953).
HKD 54,000 - 78,000
USD 7,000 - 10,000 / CHF 6,500 - 9,000
Sold: HKD 100,000
C. Two-body, solid, polished and brushed, screweddown
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, shockabsorber,
self-compensating flat balance spring, buffered rotor.
Case and movement signed.
Diam. 36 mm. Thickness 11 mm.
| Grading System | |
|---|---|
Grade: AA |
Very good |
Case: 3 |
Good |
Movement: 3* |
Good Overhaul recommended, at buyer's expense |
Dial: 2-01 |
Very good HANDS Original |