Omega State of Qatar Dress Watch
Record status
Individual type · partial
Period
late 1970s
Maker / issuer
OmegaThis Omega wristwatch features an 18k yellow gold square case with a TV-shape profile measuring 32 by 32 mm. The watch includes an integrated yellow gold mesh bracelet suitable for wrists up to 18.5 cm.
The dial is finished in a dark red (oxblood) lacquer, featuring applied baton indices, an Omega logo, a date display at the 3 o'clock position, the Arabic name "خليفة", and the official State of Qatar emblem. The crown is set with a tiger's eye cabochon. Power is provided by an Omega Calibre 1010 automatic movement, which is reported to feature a red-gilt finish. The auction description reports that the movement has been serviced and the watch was originally produced for official gifting purposes during the reign of Sheikh Khalifa in Qatar, before reportedly being gifted to a Tunisian government official in the 1980s.
Evidence at a glance
- Linked sources
- 1
- Photograph views
- 1
- Catalogue references
- 0
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Technical characteristics
- Type
- Square dress watch
- Maker
- Omega
- Movement
- Omega Calibre 1010
- Dimensions
- 32 x 32 mm
- Bracelet type
- Integrated mesh
- Case Material
- 18k yellow gold
- Place recorded
- Switzerland
- Crown decoration
- Tiger's eye cabochon
- Estimated period
- late 1970s
- Maker / attribution
- Omega
- Date window position
- 3 o'clock
Design
- Case and Dial
- The watch is housed in an 18k yellow gold case described as a TV-shape, measuring 32 by 32 mm. The watch is fitted with an integrated mesh bracelet manufactured from the same 18k yellow gold alloy. The winding crown is decorated with a tiger's eye cabochon. The dial is finished in a dark red lacquered surface. It features applied baton-style markers and a date aperture at the 3 o'clock position. The dial surface is marked with the Omega logo, the Arabic name "خليفة", and the official emblem of the State of Qatar.
- Visible features
- • Dark red lacquered dial with gold tone Arabic text and national emblem • 18k gold mesh bracelet with textured links • Tiger's eye cabochon set in the winding crown • TV-shaped square case profile
- Provenance and Claims
- The auction description reports that the watch was produced as a custom item for official gifting during the reign of Sheikh Khalifa of Qatar. It is claimed that the watch was subsequently presented to a Tunisian government minister during the 1980s. The documentation provided by the seller suggests the watch was obtained directly from the heirs of the original owner. Collectors are advised to verify the authenticity of the dial printings and the correspondence of the movement and case numbers with official Omega archives.
- Movement and Servicing
- The timepiece is powered by an Omega Calibre 1010 automatic movement. The movement plates are finished with a red-gilt coating. According to the auction description, the mechanism has undergone a complete service by a watchmaker. The dating of the piece to the late 1970s is determined by the auction description based on the movement and case specifications. The integrated bracelet is stated to accommodate a wrist size of up to 18.5 cm.
Identification
- Source note
- Facts transcribed from the linked source listing or collection record. Attribution and specifications are source-reported and have not been independently authenticated.
Catalogue references
No catalogue numbers recorded. Numbers are only published once transcribed from a verified edition of a standard catalogue — they are never inferred.
Research required
- Research required: The provenance regarding the original gift to a Tunisian official is based on claims reported by the source
- Research required: The authenticity of the printed emblems on the dial requires archival verification against official Omega records