Collector's Pocket Watches, Wristwatc...

Grand Havana Room, New York, Sep 20, 2001

LOT 51

Universal Genève, Ref. 10234 1TL, Produced in 1958.Very fine and rare, center-seconds, self-winding, water-resistant,18K pink gold gentleman's wristwatch with a gold bracelet in shape of a belt with buckle (special patent).

USD 2,500 - 3,000

C. two-body, solid, polished, screwed-down case back, straight concave lugs. D. two-tone pink gold in two parts (special patent) bearing the effigy of King Faysal of Saudi Arabia, with ribbed indexes on a polished outer ring. "Dauphine" pink gold hands. M. Cal. 138 SS rhodium-plated, 17 jewels, straight line lever escapement, monometallic balance, shock-absorber, self-compensating flat balance-spring, "bumper" micro-rotor .Case and movement signed.Diam. 35 mm.


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Grading System
Grade: AA

Very good
Case: 3

Good
Movement: 3*

Good

Overhaul recommended, at buyer's expense
Dial: 3 - 01

Notes

In April 1958, the Minister of Finance of Saudi Arabia, Mr. Srurl El Sabban, visited the Universal stand at the "Foire de Bâle" and subsequently ordered approximately 50 examples of this watch bearing the effigy of King Faysal. This model represents Universal's most advanced technology at the time, embodying 3 patented innovations.