Universal Genève 242002/1426

UNIVERSAL GENEVE, REF. 242002/1426, A FINE AND RARE YELLOW GOLD WRISTWATCH, MADE FOR THE LATE KING FAISAL BIN ABDULAZIZ AL SAUD, CASE NUMBER: 82680 | Christie’s

CIRCA: 1960 DIAMETER: 32 mm. CASE MATERIAL: 18k yellow gold DIAL: Silvered stamped with the national emblem of Saudi Arabia, the signature of the late King Faisal Al Saud and golden baton hour markers. BRACELET: Universal Geneve Milanese 18k yellow gold bracelet MOVEMENT: Manual-winding BOX: No PAPERS: NoBorn in 1906, King Faisal Ibn Abdul Aziz Al Saud undertook various important governmental and administrative responsibilities during the reign of his father by representing the country throughout the globe. Through his gathered experience, King Faisal was declared King in 1964 and engaged into developing the country's infrastructure, the economy as well as industrial and agricultural spheres. Emphasizing the role of education, King Faisal developed both general and higher education systems by offering financial assistance to students. With the goal of safeguarding the country's independence and identity, King Faisal Ibn Abdul Aziz Al Saud helped forge modern Saudi Arabia. It was common practice among rulers in the Middle East to present watches with their signature or portrait as gifts. Offered here in excellent original overall condition, wristwatches bearing the signature of King Faisal Abdul Aziz Al Saud and the Saudi national emblem are highly sought-after by watch collectors.