In
the late 1960's and throughout the 1970's, Andrew Grima was
commissioned by various members of the British and Scandinavian
Royal family including Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II and Princess
Margaret, to make various items of jewelry.
Mr.
Grima's work is very highly sought after and collectors pay
many thousands of pounds for his rare and beautiful pieces..
During the 70's his work was sold in an exclusive gallery in
Knightsbridge (LONDON) and would range form many thousands to
a million pounds plus !
Today,
Mr. Grima has retired and by all accounts, is somewhat of a
shy recluse in Switzerland. The Watch below is part of a collection
of six, made in solid 18kt gold. Hallmarked and stamped with
the Grima crest. And two pocklet led watches, and one pendant.
These watches use (Pulsar) Time computer modules and I
can only estimate their date to be 1975-1976. Having spoken
to various Grima "specialists" None of these people
were aware Andrew Grima made LED watches and their conclusion
is that this must have been a very special commission by someone
paying an huge amount of money in the 1970 's for him to do
so.
