Vintage Saudi Riyal Coin Design Dial Watch Palm Swords Mechanical 35mm KSA

Vintage Saudi Riyal Coin-Design Dial Watch – Palm Trees and Crossed Swords – Mechanical – Coin-Edge Bezel – 35mm

A vintage wristwatch whose dial recreates the design of the classic Saudi silver riyal of King Abdulaziz. Fine Arabic calligraphy sits within a beaded circle at the centre, with a circular legend above and, below, crossed swords within a shield flanked by palm trees, all on a bright silver-tone surface under a domed crystal with slim dark blue hands. The coin theme continues in the silver-tone case, approximately 35mm, with a reeded coin-edge bezel and tubular lugs with ridged ends. The caseback is marked "Stainless Steel Back", "Shockproof" and "173". It is fitted with a later white leather strap.

About the design

The silver riyal was introduced under King Abdulaziz Ibn Saud, founder of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, and its design of Arabic calligraphy with palm trees and crossed swords became one of the best-known emblems of the country. The palm and swords remain the national emblem of Saudi Arabia today.

About this watch

Watches with coin-style dials were made as souvenir and presentation pieces for the Gulf market, and are collected today as Saudi memorabilia. This example is unbranded. Please note that the dial is a coin-style design; no claim is made that it is made from an actual coin or from silver.

Specifications

• Type: Unbranded coin-design wristwatch
• Period: Circa 1970s
• Movement: Mechanical, manual wind
• Case: Silver-tone with reeded coin-edge bezel and tubular lugs
• Case size: Approx. 35mm
• Caseback: Marked Stainless Steel Back, Shockproof, 173
• Dial: Silver-tone Saudi riyal coin design with dark blue hands
• Strap: White leather (not original)

Condition

Pre-owned vintage condition with visible wear consistent with age. The case plating shows wear on the reeded bezel, where base metal is visible, especially at the lower right. The white strap shows soiling and wear at the edges. Please view all photos carefully, as they form part of the description.

Please note

Please study all photos carefully. They show the actual watch you will receive and form part of the description. As with any vintage watch, it is sold as a collectible, is not guaranteed water resistant, and its timekeeping may differ from a modern watch.

Shipping

Ships from Giza, Egypt, carefully packed, with tracking.

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