104th Auction

2021/5/22

Lot 344

Vacheron & Constantin

A very attractive vintage wristwatch in practically new condition, depicting the portrait of King Ibn Saud of Saudi Arabia - with original box

estimated
9.00012.000 €
Price realized
-
specific features
Case
18k pink gold, screw back, movement protection cap, 18k gold buckle.
Dial
Silvered, portrait of King Ibn Saud and the emblem of Saudi Arabia.
Movement
Manual.
Case no.340267
Cal.1002
Diam.32 mm
Circa1962
Ctry.Swiss


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.
The royal house of Saudi Arabia ordered several special editions from a number of Swiss brands such as 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.