104th Auction
2021/5/22
Lot 379
LonginesKing Ibn Saud
A rare and very fine vintage wristwatch with centre seconds and 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 Longines extract from the archives, operating instructions and booklet
Sold
estimated
8.500—14.000 €
Price realized
10.700 €
specific features
Case
18k pink gold, push back, Longines buckle.
Dial
Silvered, central enamel plaque with polychrome 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.Swiss
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.
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.