Rare 1912 Ottoman Empire Longines 1912 Pocket Watch

Preowned - Vintage - Ultra-rare Longines 1912 pocket watch dating to the reign of Sultan Mehmed V, produced during the final quiet decades of Ottoman rule. This historic piece emerged exclusively as an official imperial presentation, reserved for highly distinguished figures within the Egyptian Khedivate. Crafted entirely in solid 18K gold - 83g - the case showcases remarkable dual-sided ornamentation featuring devotional verses and Ottoman talismanic scripts typical of the period, executed in refined Arabic calligraphy over a polished green dial that blends spiritual symbolism with regal authority. Driven by a manual-wind Longines movement, the watch reflects a time when timepieces served as emblems of stature, privilege, and state power far beyond practical function. Preserved in impressively high condition — a museum-level treasure for collectors of serious historical rarities