109th Auction

2023/11/18

Lot 381

Universal Genève
Ibn Saud

A rare vintage wristwatch in near mint condition, with centre seconds and engraved portrait of King Ibn Saud of Saudi Arabia

Sold

estimated
5.5007.000 €
Price realized
6.900 €
specific features
Case
18 K pink gold, screw back, original buckle.
Dial
Pink gold.
Movement
Automatic.
Case no.1826695
Ref.B 10234 2TL
Cal.138SS
Diam.36 mm
Circa1956
Ctry.Switzerland
Wt.100 g


Saud ibn Abd al-Aziz (1902-1969) was the son of the founder of Saudi Arabia. As the second king, he ruled Saudi Arabia from 1953-1964.
In the 1950s the royal house of Saudi Arabia ordered several special editions from a number of Swiss brands such as Longines, Vacheron & Constantin, Omega, Universal Genève, Zodiac, Movado, Piaget and Patek Philippe. The watches were given as personal gifts from the king or the crown prince in recognition of outstanding services.
This timepiece is of outstanding quality with a highly glossy pink gold dial and case in near mint condition.