Audemars Piguet. An attractive 18K white gold wristwatch with mother-of-pearl dial, matching Asprey 18K white gold ring with mother-of-pearl panel, made for the Sultanate of Oman

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AUDEMARS PIGUET Retailed by AspreyThe following two lots, 82 and 83, Property of an Important Middle Eastern Collector, comprise fine presentation sets featuring the portrait of His Majesty Sultan Qaboos bin Said Al Said of Oman. They were ordered through the highly prestigious firm of Asprey in London’s New Bond Street, who held the Sultan’s exclusive Royal Warrant. Usually presented by him as gifts to dignitaries as token of appreciation and respect, items bearing his portrait are rare sightings at public auction. For a detailed biography of His Majesty see lot 27 in this auction.

Audemars Piguet. An attractive 18K white gold wristwatch with mother-of-pearl dial, matching Asprey 18K white gold ring with mother-of-pearl panel, made for the Sultanate of Oman

Signed Audemars Piguet, retailed by Asprey, Movement No. 383'251, Case No. D 36479, ring signed Asprey, circa 1995

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Audemars Piguet. An attractive 18K white gold wristwatch with mother-of-pearl dial, matching Asprey 18K white gold ring with mother-of-pearl panel, made for the Sultanate of Oman
Signed Audemars Piguet, retailed by Asprey, Movement No. 383'251, Case No. D 36479, ring signed Asprey, circa 1995
Movement: cal. 2080, manual, 20 jewels, signed
Dial: mother-of-pearl, Portrait of His Majesty Sultan Qaboos bin Said Al Said of Oman, signed
Case: back secured by four screws and engraved Asprey, 35 mm. diam., signed
With: 18K white gold Audemars Piguet buckle, matching 18K white gold ring with mother-of-pearl panel with the Portrait of His Majesty Sultan Qaboos bin Said Al Said of Oman, signed Asprey, European ring size 61 ½ , fitted presentation box and outer packaging

Special notice

Many of the watches offered for sale in this catalogue are pictured with straps made of endangered or protected animal materials such as alligator or crocodile. These endangered species straps are shown for display purposes only and are not for sale. Christie’s will remove and retain the strap prior to shipment from the sale site. At some sale sites, Christie’s may, at its discretion, make the displayed endangered species strap available to the buyer of the lot free of charge if collected in person from the sale site within 1 year of the date of the sale. Please check with the department for details on a particular lot. On lots marked with an + in the catalogue, VAT will be charged at 7.7% on both the premium as well as the hammer price.

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Lot Essay

This endangered species strap is shown for display purposes only and is not for sale. The watch will be supplied with a calf leather strap.

The watch and the ring are preserved in excellent overall condition.

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