Vintage Continental Swiss Quartz Tank Watch Ref 5049 Al Nasr SC Dial Roman Boxed

About this watch

A collectible club watch: the textured white-silver dial with bold black Roman numerals carries a blue "Al Nasr SC" emblem at the centre, the crest of the Dubai sports club, together with the Continental logo and "Swiss Made". The curved tonneau tank case measures 27 x 33 mm and gives the watch an elegant Art Deco profile.

The steel back is stamped with the Continental wreath emblem, "Steel Back", "Water Resistant" and reference 5049. It is fitted on a dark blue leather strap with the Continental crest on the keeper and comes with its white Continental box.

Brand heritage

The Continental name was registered in 1924 by Schild & Cie, makers of the Hebdomas watch. From 1953 it was run by Continental Uhren AG of Sissach, which registered the compass-arrow logo still seen on this dial, and in 1967 the brand passed to Economic Swiss Time, becoming its principal brand in 1977. Continental enjoyed a revival in the late 1980s and 1990s, when watches like this were sold widely in the Gulf.

Why this one is special

• Al Nasr SC club emblem dial, a Gulf collectible
• Elegant curved tonneau tank case
• Signed caseback, reference 5049
• Complete with original Continental box

Specifications

• Brand: Continental
• Reference: 5049
• Era: 1990s
• Case size: 27 x 33 mm, silver tone with stainless steel snap back, 10 mm thick
• Movement: Swiss quartz
• Dial: textured white-silver, black Roman numerals, blue Al Nasr SC emblem
• Strap: dark blue leather, 17 mm, Continental crest

Condition

Dial is clean with crisp Roman numerals and a vibrant emblem; the crystal is clean. The case shows light surface patina on the edges consistent with age, with sharp lines and lugs. The blue leather strap is in excellent shape. The white Continental box shows light exterior shelf age but opens and shuts securely. Please check all photos carefully as they are part of the description.
Working at time of listing.

What's included

The watch and its original white Continental presentation box.

Shipping & Returns

Ships from Cairo, Egypt. Please see the shipping and returns details in this listing.