Originally launched in 1977, the Rolex Oysterquartz is the first Rolex to bear a sapphire crystal. This Oysterquartz Day-Date in full 18K yellow gold is just one of the approximately 25,000 Rolex Oysterquartz watches ever produced. The watch features a 36-mm. case with a fluted bezel and a traditional champagne dial. At 12 o'clock is a day aperture while at 3 is a magnified date window.
Further adding to its rarity and appeal, this watch is double stamped with a red Crown Khanjar symbol visible at 9 o'clock position and an additional red Crown Khanjar stamp is on the case back. Bearing the royal crest of the ruling family of Oman, this timepiece is one of those commissioned by Sultan Qaboos Bin Said Al Said, the former sultan of Oman. Flowing seamlessly from the case is a yellow gold bracelet with satin-brushed outer links and polished centre links. This timepiece is equipped with the Rolex in-house quartz calibre 5055.
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CASE NUMBER: 6'257'356ROLEX, DAY-DATE OYSTERQUARTZ REF. 19018 'CROWN KHANJAR', AN UNUSUAL GOLD QUARTZ WRISTWATCH WITH DOUBLE STAMPED NATIONAL SYMBOL OF OMAN Estimate: USD 14,000 - 20,000
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OVERALL CONDITION: The watch is in very good overall condition. CASE: The case shows signs of wear on its sides with small surface scratches. There is some oxidation around the bezel, most noticeable at 10 and 2 o’clock. The case has been polished but remains fairly sharp. The bezel is in excellent condition. The Crown Khanjar stamp on the caseback is perfectly preserved. DIAL: The dial is in excellent condition. The Crown Khanjar signature is very nicely preserved. As they should be, the hands and lume plots have entirely lots their lume, suggesting that they are in original condition. CLASP: The clasp shows a little wear with occasional surface scratches. BRACELET: The bracelet is in generally fine condition. Small surface scratches can be seen throughout
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Lot 36Sale 21994
CASE NUMBER: 6'257'356ROLEX, DAY-DATE OYSTERQUARTZ REF. 19018 'CROWN KHANJAR', AN UNUSUAL GOLD QUARTZ WRISTWATCH WITH DOUBLE STAMPED NATIONAL SYMBOL OF OMAN Estimate: USD 14,000 - 20,000
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