1952 Helsinki Olympic Games Silver Pocket Watch & Bronze Medal Presentation Set

Offered here is an exceptional and historically significant presentation set from the XV Olympic Games, Helsinki 1952, consisting of a solid silver pocket watch and the official bronze participant’s medal.

The watch features a finely detailed dial depicting the Helsinki 1952 Olympic emblem, identical to the design seen on the medal — a classical torch-bearing athlete pair over the Olympic rings. The watch is in perfect working order, keeping accurate time and housed in a solid silver (.990) case.

A remarkable piece of Olympic history, likely awarded as a special presentation or commemorative item to an official or participant during the 1952 Helsinki Games.

Details:

• Watch diameter: 47 mm
• Case material: Solid silver (hallmarked “0.990”)
• Movement: High-grade Swiss lever movement, 15 jewels, compensated balance
• Dial: White enamel with Roman numerals and Helsinki 1952 Olympic motif
• Condition: Excellent overall, perfect working order
• Serial numbers inside case: 1622 Z
• Medal diameter: 70 mm
• Medal material: Bronze
• Design: Classical torch relay motif, “XV OLYMPIA HELSINKI 1952” with Olympic rings
• Country of origin: Switzerland / Finland
• Provenance: Private estate collection
• IT COMES WITH AN APPRAISAL CERTIFICATE FOR $4000

Condition:

Both items are extremely well preserved. The pocket watch runs strongly and accurately. The dial and medal surfaces are clean and well-defined, showing only light age-appropriate patina consistent with careful storage.

Shipping: Worldwide shipping with full insurance and tracking.

Seller: MBG Antiques LTD – specialists in historic timepieces and Olympic presentation awards.