Vintage Westar UAE Ministry of Education & Youth Emblem Watch Swiss Quartz 30mm

About this watch

A Gulf collectible: the dial shows the golden falcon emblem of the United Arab Emirates, framed by an arc in the red, green, white and black of the national flag and an Arabic inscription naming the Ministry. A wide black ring surrounds the centre, and the slim gold-plated round case has ribbed gold-tone hood lugs.

The stainless steel snap back is signed Westar, "Water Resistant" and "Swiss". It is fitted on a dark blue Hirsch leather strap.

Brand heritage

Westar was launched in the early 1980s by the Al-Futtaim group of Dubai as a Swiss-made watch brand offering stylish watches at accessible prices, and became a familiar name across the Gulf. After the founding of the UAE in 1971, ministries and institutions commissioned watches bearing the national emblem as official gifts and awards, and these are sought after today by collectors of Gulf and commemorative timepieces.

Why this one is special

• UAE federal emblem with national flag colours
• Arabic Ministry of Education and Youth inscription
• Swiss quartz, signed Westar
• A piece of Emirati history

Specifications

• Brand: Westar
• Theme: UAE Ministry of Education & Youth emblem
• Era: circa 1980s
• Movement: Swiss quartz
• Case: gold plated, approx. 30 mm, 10 mm thick, stainless steel snap back
• Dial: UAE emblem in flag colours with black outer ring
• Strap: dark blue Hirsch leather, 18 mm

Condition

Pre-owned in good vintage condition with light signs of wear; the strap shows wear at the lug ends. Please check all photos carefully as they are part of the description.
Working at time of listing.

What's included

The watch on a dark blue leather strap. Display box shown for presentation.

Shipping & Returns

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