A Van Cleef & Arpels 18ct 'Roma' Mechanical Wristwatch

Model: 132054

Serial: 124351

Year: 2000s

Case Material: 18ct Hallmarked Yellow Gold

Case diameter: 36mm

Dial: White, Featuring Portrait of Former President of Gabon, Omar Bongo Ondimba(1935-2009)

Numerals: Baton and Roman

Movement: Automatic

Calibre: 2892A2

Strap: 18k Hallmarked Yellow Gold

Buckle: 18k Hallmarked and Signed Yellow Gold Folding Clasp

Box & Papers: No

Gross Weight: 152.88g

Consigned by a member of the family.

Omar Bongo Ondimba (1935-2009) was the second president of Gabon and was in office for almost 42 years, from 1967 until his death in 2009.

One of the wealthiest heads of state in the world, Bongo commissioned a number of wristwatches featuring his portrait by the likes of Cartier, Hublot, Piaget, Van Cleef and Arpels and Chopard among luxury brands.

Condition Report

The watch appears to be in good working order, no long-term tests have been performed and accuracy cannot be guaranteed, a full service is advised on all watches and pocket watches once purchased.

Surface scratches & wear consistent with age

The online condition report may not mention mechanical replacements or imperfections to the movement, case, dial, pendulum, separate base(s) or dome.

Watches with water-resistant cases may have been opened to examine movements, but no warranties are given regarding their water resistance.

It is also important to note that we cannot guarantee the authenticity or originality of individual components, such as wheels, hands, crowns, crystals, screws, bracelets, and wrist bands, since subsequent repairs and restoration may have changed the original components. Also, we cannot guarantee the authenticity or originality of any engraving or re-engraving on watch cases, case backs, bracelets, straps or internal movements.