2,124 CHF
“King Farouk” Ah. Naguib Bey, Le Caire-Paris, No. 1969. Presentation watch specially made in Switzerland for King Farouk, circa 1935. Fine, platinum, green enamel, diamond and emerald-set lady’s wristwatch with an 18K white gold buckle. Rectangular, set with 34 round diamonds and 2 emeralds, each end decorated with the cipher of King Farouk in translucent green enamel, the sides engraved with stylized leaves, concealed lugs. Square, brushed, silver, painted Arabic numerals, outer minute track. Blued steel “arrow” hands. 5’’’, rectangular, rhodium-plated, 17 jewels, lateral lever escapement, cut bimetallic compensation balance, blued steel flat balance spring, index regulator. Dial and case signed by Ah. Naguib Bey. Dim. 13 x 25 mm. Presentation wristwatches specially made for King Farouk of Egypt.
Auctioneer:
Antiquorum
Date:
2006-11-12
