ROLEX, YELLOW GOLD DAY-DATE KHANJAR, REF. 1803Important information about this lot
Price Realised CHF 43,750
Estimate
CHF 20,000 - CHF 40,000
Estimates do not reflect the final hammer price and do not include buyer's premium, any applicable taxes or artist's resale right. Please see the Conditions of Sale for full details.
The property of an important private collector, the present Day-Date model is part of the rare wristwatches especially made for the Sultanate of Oman. Made in yellow gold and bestowed with the rare and desirable green Khanjar to its dial, it will appeal to collectors searching for timepieces set apart from their contemporaries. It is furthermore enhanced by its rarely seen linen textured dial and the onyx indices.
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Condition report
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Movement: The movement is in working order at the time of cataloguing, consistent with the age of the watch. The movement has not been tested for accuracy. A service is recommended. The calendar discs do not switch precisely at midnight, for the complete switching process they need several hours. Calendar in Arabic. Dial: Nice and clean. The luminous accents are all present and intact. Slightly reacting to UV-light. Hands are original and with same color of luminous as on the dial. Case: With minor surface wear. Hallmark clear and crisp. Surface scratches below the lugs from removing the bracelet. Bracelet: Gold Rolex President bracelet, overall length approximately 185 mm., with minor surface wear and light stretch. Screw heads with wear. Spring bar at 6 o'clock made of steel, later replacement. Overall condition: Very good