Vintage 70s Dalil Monte Carlo Automatic World Time Ayat al-Kursi Gold Watch
$328
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A 1970s Dalil Monte Carlo Swiss automatic made for the Middle Eastern market. The champagne sunburst dial is signed "Dalil" in Arabic, Automatic and Swiss Made, with gold-tone baton markers and a date window at 3 o'clock. Rotating inner rings, set by the side crowns, show world cities and time zones in Arabic, and a green ring carries the Shahada.
The gold-plated case measures approximately 41mm excluding the crowns and 15mm thick. The screw-down caseback is engraved with the complete Ayat al-Kursi and marked Monte-Carlo, Waterproof, Antichoc and World Pat. Pending. It comes on a tan leather strap, 21mm wide.
Brand heritage
Dalil, Arabic for "guide", was a Swiss-made watch brand of the 1970s created for Muslim customers. Its Monte Carlo models combined Swiss automatic movements with rotating rings and Arabic inscriptions to serve as practical companions for the faithful. Little is documented about the company itself, and its watches are now sought after by collectors of Islamic and Middle Eastern market pieces.
Why this one is special
- Arabic world-time rings operated by side crowns
- Complete Ayat al-Kursi engraved on the caseback
- Swiss automatic movement
- Bold 1970s 41mm gold-plated case
Specifications
- Brand: Dalil
- Model: Monte Carlo World Time
- Era: 1970s
- Case size: approx. 41 mm excluding crowns, 15 mm thick, gold plated, screw-down caseback
- Movement: Swiss automatic
- Functions: hours, minutes, seconds, date, rotating world-time rings in Arabic
- Dial: champagne sunburst with Arabic Dalil signature
- Strap: tan leather, 21 mm
Condition
Pre-owned vintage condition. The gold-plated case shows light, even age wear. The world-time rings rotate smoothly. Please check all photos carefully as they are part of the description.
Working at time of listing.
What's included
The watch. Display box shown for presentation.
Shipping & Returns
Ships from Cairo, Egypt. Please see the shipping and returns details in this listing.