Vintage 1990s Free Kuwait Le Koweit Libre Commemorative Quartz Watch Flag 35mm

About this watch

A commemorative quartz watch marking the liberation of Kuwait. The black dial carries a waving Kuwaiti flag in green, white, red and black, with the inscriptions "Le Koweït Libre" and "Free Kuwait" around the edge and an Arabic inscription at the lower left.

The slim black-finish case measures approximately 35mm across and 6mm thick, with a snap caseback marked "Made in France" and "3 ATM". It comes on a black leather strap with white edging, 17mm wide.

Brand heritage

Kuwait was invaded and occupied by Iraq in August 1990 and was liberated in February 1991 by an international coalition in the Gulf War. "Free Kuwait" became the slogan of the campaign for the country's liberation, carried on badges, posters, clothing and souvenirs around the world. Commemorative watches like this one were made at the time and are collected today as Gulf War and Kuwaiti memorabilia. This example is unbranded and bears the slogan in French and English, consistent with its French manufacture.

Why this one is special

• Genuine early-1990s Gulf War commemorative piece
• Bold full-colour Kuwaiti flag dial
• Bilingual French / English slogan plus Arabic inscription
• Made in France, light quartz watch

Specifications

• Type: unbranded commemorative watch, Free Kuwait / Le Koweït Libre
• Era: early 1990s
• Origin: Made in France
• Movement: quartz
• Case: black finish, approx. 35 mm, 6 mm thick, snap caseback
• Dial: black with Kuwaiti flag design
• Strap: black leather with white edge, 17 mm

Condition

Pre-owned vintage condition with light signs of age. The caseback shows scratches from handling. 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.