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Rolex. A rare and attractive 18K gold automatic calendar wristwatch with sweep centre seconds, day and date, made for the Sultanate of Oman
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Rolex. A rare and attractive 18K gold automatic calendar wristwatch with sweep centre seconds, day and date, made for the Sultanate of Oman

SIGNED ROLEX, OYSTER PERPETUAL, DAY-DATE, RETAILED BY ASPREY, REF. 1803, CASE NO. 3'795'515, CIRCA 1980

Closed10 November 2014

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Rolex. A rare and attractive 18K gold automatic calendar wristwatch with sweep centre seconds, day and date, made for the Sultanate of Oman
Signed Rolex, Oyster Perpetual, Day-Date, retailed by Asprey, ref. 1803, case no. 3'795'515, circa 1980
Cal. 1556 automatic movement, 26 jewels, champagne brushed dial, with red Khanjar, applied baton numerals with luminous accents, outer minute division, sweep centre seconds, aperture for day, magnified window for date, tonneau-shaped water-resistant-type case, screw back, screw down crown, case, dial and movement signed, case also signed Asprey
36 mm. diam.

Specialist note

With Rolex fitted green presentation box.

The present reference 1803 is a fine example of a so-called "Qaboos" watch, made for the Sultanate of Oman, the dial printed with national emblem of Oman, the khanjar dagger in a sheath superimposed upon two crossed swords.

It moreover features the engraved retailer signature "Asprey" to its case back, further enhancing its rarity.