The present pocket watch was part of a set of timepieces ordered by the Ministry of Imperial Court commemorating the Iranian 'White Revolution', a series of reforms resulting in aggressive modernisation in the Imperial State of Iran launched on 26 January 1963 by the Shah, Mohammad Reza Pahlavi.
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OVERALL CONDITION: Very good, consistent with age CASE: Signs of wear DIAL: Some dust spots and ageing, in good condition MOVEMENT: Ticking at the time of cataloguing. However, we do not test the movement for accuracy. A service is recommended.
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Lot 49Sale 23036
MOVEMENT NUMBER: 630’924VACHERON CONSTANTIN, REF. 7945, A MEDALLION POCKETWATCH MADE FOR THE SHAH OF IRANEstimate: USD 10,000 - 15,000
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