I was visiting my local watch repairer earlier when a gent came into the shop with a watch that he said was his prized possession. He then produced a solid gold UG on a solid gold bracelet. On the dial there was an emblem of two scimitar swords. A little research has shown that this was a King Faisel dial but I can't find much about the history of these watches. Does anyone know anything about them?

 

Made in a limited batch for the Saudi governement I think

 

Patek Philippe also made enamel dials in this era for Faisel.

 

More common with Rolex, but various royal houses of Arab countries often had custom dials made and gave them out as gifts. Some people collect them, but others don't want them, so they don't add much value in my experience.

 

Perhaps a topic for a different thread, but after being undesirable for years, the custom Dominos Pizza Rolex dials are now selling at a premium. Amazing what the "influencers" can accomplish when they put their minds to it.

 

That’s a story I want to read some day in Stories

 

Saw plenty of watches in Dubai vintage dealers with Middle Eastern coats of arms and faces.

Commonly given as presents at business deals in the day.


Few in below Thread
https://omegaforums.net/threads/visit-to-omega-museum-part-e-art-official-and-movies.6573/

 

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