ROLEX, DAY-DATE REF. 1803 ‘KHANJAR’, A RARE AND IMPORTANT GOLD AUTOMATIC WRISTWATCH WITH NATIONAL EMBLEM OF OMAN ON THE DIAL AND RETAILED BY ASPREY
CASE NUMBER: 3’554’137, MOVEMENT NUMBER: 656’221
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Price Realised USD 47,880
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USD 35,000 - USD 55,000
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Closed: 19 Oct 2023
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ROLEX, DAY-DATE REF. 1803 ‘KHANJAR’, A RARE AND IMPORTANT GOLD AUTOMATIC WRISTWATCH WITH NATIONAL EMBLEM OF OMAN ON THE DIAL AND RETAILED BY ASPREY
It was common practice among Gulf royalty and prominent Government establishments in the Middle East to commission watches with their names/ logos etc on the dial. These were given as State gifts or as commemorative tokens to people or diplomats or business partners. Within the esoteric world of watch collecting, these watches with “Arab Dials” were deemed more collectible than the regular production versions.
A man of undeniably exquisite taste and also a watch enthusiast, the late Sultan Qaboos bin Said al Said, owned and offered as gifts innumerable timepieces. Depending on the level and importance of the occasion, gifts of an "horological nature" vary from simple timepieces to fine Rolex watches. The present timepiece has the ‘Asprey’ engraving on the caseback, on the inside of the caseback, in addition to the usual casemaker indication, the serial number is engraved above the reference number. This is a characteristic that is typical of special orders and was executed by prestigious London retailer Asprey.
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CASE NUMBER: 3’554’137, MOVEMENT NUMBER: 656’221ROLEX, DAY-DATE REF. 1803 ‘KHANJAR’, A RARE AND IMPORTANT GOLD AUTOMATIC WRISTWATCH WITH NATIONAL EMBLEM OF OMAN ON THE DIAL AND RETAILED BY ASPREYEstimate: USD 35,000 - 55,000
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OVERALL CONDITION: Very good, considering its age CASE: Shows signs of wear, but case retains its full proportions. Possibly been refreshed in the past. There are scuff marks on the caseback, tool marks behind the lugs. DIAL: Original dial in in good condition. The tritium lume plots on the dial react briefly to UV light and is disintegrating (esp. 8 and 9 o’ clock). The Khanjar logo is crisp and intact. Hands have been replaced, possibly at service MOVEMENT: Ticking at the time of cataloguing. All the functions are working. However, we do not test the movement for accuracy. A service is recommended. BRACELET: Shows signs of wear, has been polished in the past. Overall length: 195 mm. including watch head
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CASE NUMBER: 3’554’137, MOVEMENT NUMBER: 656’221ROLEX, DAY-DATE REF. 1803 ‘KHANJAR’, A RARE AND IMPORTANT GOLD AUTOMATIC WRISTWATCH WITH NATIONAL EMBLEM OF OMAN ON THE DIAL AND RETAILED BY ASPREYEstimate: USD 35,000 - 55,000
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