1086
Universal
Ref. 10234 1TL
A rare and attractive pink gold wristwatch with center seconds, royal portrait engraved dial and bracelet, made in homage of King Faisal of Saudi Arabia
- Estimate
- HK$60,000 - 80,000€6,400 - 8,500$7,700 - 10,300
HK$75,600
Lot Details
- Manufacturer
- Universal
- Year
- Circa 1958
- Reference No
- 10234 1TL
- Case No
- 1’856’690
- Material
- 18K pink gold
- Calibre
- Manual, cal. UG 285, 17 jewels
- Bracelet/Strap
- 18K pink gold Universal Genève mesh bracelet, max length 190mm
- Clasp/Buckle
- 18K pink gold Universal Genève pin buckle
- Dimensions
- 35.5mm diameter
- Signed
- Case, dial, movement and buckle signed
Specialist
Full-Cataloguing
Catalogue Essay
Born in 1906, Prince Faisal Ibn Abdul Aziz Al Saud was an important figure whom forged and shaped modern Saudi Arabia and was declared king and crowned in 1964.
According to scholars, during 1958, Srul El Sabban (the Finance minister of Saudi Arabia) had ordered from Universal 50 pieces of a gold watch bearing the effigy of Prince Faisal on the dial. These timepieces are not a salutation to a nation’s symbol, His majesty, but was also a valuable gift to members of his forces and was not available to the public.
Offered in an attractive appeal and accompanied by its original paired pink gold bracelet, the present example with the prestigious portrait of His majesty surely bares rare trait and is highly collectible for watch collectors.
According to scholars, during 1958, Srul El Sabban (the Finance minister of Saudi Arabia) had ordered from Universal 50 pieces of a gold watch bearing the effigy of Prince Faisal on the dial. These timepieces are not a salutation to a nation’s symbol, His majesty, but was also a valuable gift to members of his forces and was not available to the public.
Offered in an attractive appeal and accompanied by its original paired pink gold bracelet, the present example with the prestigious portrait of His majesty surely bares rare trait and is highly collectible for watch collectors.
Universal
Swiss | 1894 Universal Genève was founded in Le Locle, Switzerland in 1894 and was originally known as "Universal Watch." Since its inception, Universal Genève has produced watches with unusually high quality for their price point. Universal was among the first brands to introduce a chronograph wristwatch.
Today, the firm's vintage models are highly sought-after and desired for their oversized cases and interesting dial designs. Key models include a variety of "Compax" models such as the "Nina Rindt" or "Evil Nina," the Uni-Compax, the Space-Compax, the Aero-Compax and the Film-Compax.
Browse MakerToday, the firm's vintage models are highly sought-after and desired for their oversized cases and interesting dial designs. Key models include a variety of "Compax" models such as the "Nina Rindt" or "Evil Nina," the Uni-Compax, the Space-Compax, the Aero-Compax and the Film-Compax.