Details
CIRCA: 1970s
CASE MATERIAL: 18k yellow gold
DIAMETER: 32 mm.
STRAP MATERIAL: Black CROCODILE leather strap
DIAL: Silvered dial with a black print of the national symbol of Saudi Arabia
MOVEMENT: Cal. 1602, manual-winding
FUNCTIONS: Time only
BUCKLE: 18k gold pin buckle

Ψ This endangered species strap is shown for display purposes only and is not for sale. Upon sale, this watch will be supplied to the buyer with a black leather strap
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Made as a special order for governments or prominent royals to mark important events or milestones, these “Arab dial” timepieces were never available for public consumption in retail stores. It was common practice among Gulf royals to gift watches with their signature or the official coat-of-arms on the dial. Eventually these watches found their way into the secondary or vintage market after those that received these watches sold them on. These timepieces remain collectible today.

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