Universal Geneve Polerouter Deluxe Faisal 1956

Universal Geneve Polerouter Deluxe, 18K Rose Gold, Faisal Engraved Dial, 18K Rose Gold Mesh Bracelet
Serial: 1856690
Circa: 1956
Reference: 10234-1TL

DIAL: Rose gold dial with engraved portrait and name of Saudi Arabian King Saud bin Abdulaziz Al Saud

CASE: 36mm, 18K rose gold, screw back

MOVEMENT: Caliber 138SS, automatic bumper movement, 17 jewels

BRACELET: 18K rose gold UG mesh bracelet, signed JPE (Jean Pierre Ecoffey)

CONDITION REPORT: Overall excellent and all original

NOTES: This extremely rare and unique example of the Universal Polerouter Deluxe in 18K rose gold with its engraved dial bearing the portrait and name of Saudi Arabian King Saud bin Abdulaziz Al Saud.

It is further so rare with the Universal Geneve 18K rose gold bracelet, made by JPE, which is indicated at the end of the reference by the letters 'TL'.
Jean Pierre Ecoffey was a master of high-quality bracelet making, known for crafting some of the most intricate and sophisticated bracelets for Patek Philippe, Universal Geneve and other prestigious Swiss watch brands in the mid to late 20th century. His work is marked by the "JPE" stamp on the clasp. JPE’s fine mesh bracelets, often resembling fabric rather than metal, showcase exceptional craftsmanship and attention to detail.

The inner caseback indicates the Geneva Key 2, which corresponds to Baumgartner who famously made the cases for the Patek Philippe 2526 (first automatic Patek wristwatch) and early Ellipses as well.