With the crest of King Hussein of Jordon on the dial, this watch may have been a gift from the royal household. Model reference 1801
HOW DO WE DATE THIS WATCH?
King Hussein was in charge from 1952 to 1999, but from the movement production dates we can narrow this watch to being produced around 1965.
CONDITION
Baume & Mercier were not the only watchmaker that produced movements with various crests of royal families on the dial – a quick image search brings up these watches from Omega, Breitling, Longines and even Vacheron Constantin. The overall condition of the watch is good, with just some wear to the 20 micron gold plating between the bottom lugs preventing us from describing it as very good. The dial, with the crest and signed Baume & Mercier at 6, is very good. The movement is a manual wind ETA 2512, but this seventeen jewel movement was made especially for Baume & Mercier and their name appears on the bridge of the movement. It is all running nicely, set and wound via the crown with a stone set into it The leather strap is new, and could be swapped for a different colour if preferred.
This watch will be supplied with our branded presentation box and our Certificate of Authenticity.
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SIZE
Width with crown 28.1 mm
Width without crown 25.0 mm
Between lugs 11 mm
Lug to lug length 30.2 mm
Case Thickness 6.5 mm
All sizes are approximate.
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