18,400 CHF
Patek, Philippe & Cie. , Genève,No. 931207, case No. 689419,Ref. 600/1, specially ordered by Patek Philippe's Saudi Arabian retailer in 1953 in honor of King Abd al-Aziz III Ibn Saud (1880-1953), founder of Saudia Arabia. Made in a series of 200 pocket watches and 150 wristwatches, all with ivory-colored enamel dial bearing the effigy of the king.Fine 18K rose gold keyless presentation dress watch with special dial. hree-piece, "Moderne", brushed back, polished bezels. Ivory enamel, ruby-set indexes, center finely painted with a portrait of King Abd al-Aziz III, subsidiary seconds. Rose gold "dauphine" hands. Notes The wristwatches with Ref. 2481began to be delivered in 1956 and pocket watches, Ref. 600/1, in 1957.
Auctioneer:
Antiquorum
Date:
2003-04-12