{"product_id":"khalid","title":"Schlegel \u0026 Plana 1970's Wristwatch | Turquoise, Onyx, Diamonds | 18k White \u0026 Yellow Gold | Manual Wind","description":"\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eA rare and striking pre-owned, excellent condition Schlegel \u0026amp; Plana jewellery wristwatch, circa 1970’s, designed by Augustin Julia-Plana for Schlegel \u0026amp; Plana. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eAugustin Julia-Plana joined the Bern-based Swiss jeweller Simon Schlegel in 1963 and became a formal partner in 1968, establishing the celebrated Schlegel \u0026amp; Plana coloration. Together, they created distinctive and highly individual jewellery and watches for an international clientele, including work associated with renowned houses such as Tiffany \u0026amp; Co., Yves Saint Blaise and Clerc.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003eSchlegel \u0026amp; Plana were celebrated for jewellery-led watchmaking, where the watch was treated not simply as an instrument of time, but as a wearable sculpture. Their creations often incorporated richly coloured stones and unconventional natural materials, including turquoise, onyx, lapis lazuli, jade, malachite, coral, jasper, wood, meteorite, maw sit sit and oxidised iron. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe Turquoise dial is signed “KHALID” beneath a stylised “K” at 12 o’clock, possibly suggesting a special private commission or presentation piece, for King Khalid bin Abdulaziz, former King of Saudi. The dial bears an 'SP' mark at 6 o'clock for Schlegel \u0026amp; Plana, the clasp is singed “design Julia Plana”.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe watch is housed in an oval 18k Yellow Gold 24mm wide case, which is positioned asymmetrically to the right side of the bracelet. This unusual placement allows the timepiece to take a deliberate side-seat, with the sculptural bracelet itself becoming the central focus. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eTrue to Julia-Plana’s architectural design language, the bracelet is composed of alternating polished 18k yellow gold links, turquoise and onyx cabochon-style links, and 18k white gold sections pavé-set with round brilliant-cut diamonds. The back of the bracelet also impresses in its play with texture. With sapphire crystal glass and manual-wind movement.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eThis watch comes with our Watch Collectors CertifIcate of Authenticity, Box \u0026amp; 24 Months Warranty.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis watch has been checked against technical records to guarantee authenticity and clean history.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Watch Collectors UK","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":57865796977023,"sku":"076211101","price":27500.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0628\/2218\/7234\/files\/KhalidTurquoiseOnyx18KWhiteYellowGoldDiamondSecondHandWatchCollectors2.jpg?v=1782816186","url":"https:\/\/watchcollectors.co.uk\/products\/khalid","provider":"Watch Collectors UK","version":"1.0","type":"link"}