A RARE GENTLEMAN'S SIZE 18K SOLID ROSE GOLD LONGINES CONQUEST WRIST WATCH DATED 1961, REF. 9027/
A RARE GENTLEMAN'S SIZE 18K SOLID ROSE GOLD LONGINES CONQUEST WRIST WATCHDATED 1961, REF. 9027/9025, COMMISSIONED BY SHEIKH ABDULLAH AL-SABAH, WITH ORIGINAL BOX & EXTRACT FROM THE ARCHIVES SHOWING DELIVERY TO THEIR AGENT IN KUWAITMovement: 24J, automatic, cal. 291, signed Longines, numbered 11,4xx,xxx.Case: Diameter approx. 35mm, screw back case with embossed enamel badge, signed Longines, ref. 9025, 18k hallmarks, Longines crown.Strap: Longines strap and pin buckle. This watch belonged to a Capt. Davidson who was a pilot during the 1960s for Middle Eastern Airways and based in Beirut flying Comet aircraft. He was presented this watch after flying the Emir from Beirut to Kuwait during a time of hostility in the region. Capt. Davidson later joined Ford Motor Company where he became their Chief Pilot and for several years flew Henry Ford and his executives around the world. CONDITION REPORTDial: Original solid 18k rose gold dial in excellent condition. Movement: Running & functioning at present, timekeeping and accuracy cannot be guaranteed. Case: In very good condition, with some light wear and scratches due to general use. Strap/Bracelet: In good condition.A RARE GENTLEMAN'S SIZE 18K SOLID ROSE GOLD LONGINES CONQUEST WRIST WATCH DATED 1961, REF. 9027/,
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, A RARE GENTLEMAN'S SIZE 18K SOLID ROSE GOLD LONGINES CONQUEST WRIST WATCHDATED 1961, REF. 9027/9025, COMMISSIONED BY SHEIKH ABDULLAH AL-SABAH, WITH ORIGINAL BOX & EXTRACT FROM THE ARCHIVES SHOWING DELIVERY TO THEIR AGENT IN KUWAITMovement: 24J, automatic, cal. 291, signed Longines, numbered 11,4xx,xxx.Case: Diameter approx. 35mm, screw back case with embossed enamel badge, signed Longines, ref. 9025, 18k hallmarks, Longines crown.Strap: Longines strap and pin buckle. This watch belonged to a Capt. Davidson who was a pilot during the 1960s for Middle Eastern Airways and based in Beirut flying Comet aircraft. He was presented this watch after flying the Emir from Beirut to Kuwait during a time of hostility in the region. Capt. Davidson later joined Ford Motor Company where he became their Chief Pilot and for several years flew Henry Ford and his executives around the world. CONDITION REPORTDial: Original solid 18k rose gold dial in excellent condition. Movement: Running & functioning at present, timekeeping and accuracy cannot be guaranteed. Case: In very good condition, with some light wear and scratches due to general use. Strap/Bracelet: In good condition.
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