109th Auction
2023/11/18
Lot 286
LonginesKing Ibn Saud
A rare vintage wristwatch in near mint condition, with enamel dial depicting King Ibn Saud of Saudi Arabia, sold on May 11, 1956 to the company Al Sabban, which was at that time Longines agant for Saudi Arabia - with original box and Longines extract from the archives
Sold
estimated
8.000—12.000 €
Price realized
5.400 €
specific features
Case
18 K pink gold, push back, Longines buckle.
Dial
Silvered, central enamel plaque with extremely fine polychrome enamelled portrait of King Ibn Saud of Saudi Arabia and the emblem of Saudi Arabia.
Movement
Manual.
Ref.6746-1
Cal.23ZS
Diam.34 mm
Circa1956
Ctry.Switzerland
Wt.200 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, 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. The unusual lugs and the perfectly preserved colour portrait on the off-white enamel badge make the watch a magnificent example of supreme craftsmanship.