Cloisonne Dial “Arabia” Universal Genève, N°629295
Vente aux enchères - Antiquorum N°108 - 14 mai 2006 - Lot N°546

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Cloisonne Dial “Arabia” Universal Genève, N°629295
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Antiquorum N°108
14 mai 2006
Lot N°546

Cloisonne Dial “Arabia” Universal Genève, N°629295. 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).
  • USD5 500 - 7 000
  • EUR4 500 - 6 000
  • CHF7 000 - 9 000
  • 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.
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