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ROLEX. A FINE AND VERY RARE 18K PINK GOLD AND DIAMOND-SET AUTOMATIC WRISTWATCH WITH SWEEP CENTRE SECONDS, DAY, DATE, BRACELET AND SULTAN QABOOS BIN SAID AL SAID OF OMAN DIAL
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ROLEX. A FINE AND VERY RARE 18K PINK GOLD AND DIAMOND-SET AUTOMATIC WRISTWATCH WITH SWEEP CENTRE SECONDS, DAY, DATE, BRACELET AND SULTAN QABOOS BIN SAID AL SAID OF OMAN DIAL

SIGNED ROLEX, OYSTER PERPETUAL, DAY-DATE MODEL, REF. 1802, CASE NO. 3'937'390 CIRCA 1975

Closed28 May 2014

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HKD 400,000

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ROLEX. A FINE AND VERY RARE 18K PINK GOLD AND DIAMOND-SET AUTOMATIC WRISTWATCH WITH SWEEP CENTRE SECONDS, DAY, DATE, BRACELET AND SULTAN QABOOS BIN SAID AL SAID OF OMAN DIAL
SIGNED ROLEX, OYSTER PERPETUAL, DAY-DATE MODEL, REF. 1802, CASE NO. 3'937'390 CIRCA 1975
Cal. 1556 automatic movement, 26 jewels, silvered brushed dial, applied diamond-set numerals, luminous accents, luminous hands, sweep centre seconds, aperture for day, window for date, green Qaboos signature, tonneau-shaped water-resistant-type case, smooth bezel, screw down crown and back, 18k pink gold Rolex President bracelet and concealed deployant clasp, case, dial and movement signed
36 mm. diam.; overall length of bracelet approximately 180 mm.

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US$25,000-35,000

With Rolex fitted presentation box.

A man of undeniably exquisite taste and also a watch enthusiast, His Majesty Sultan Qaboos bin Said al Said, owned and offered as gifts innumerable timepieces. Some of these, blessed with never-before-seen personalisations of the dial, simply made modern horology history as symbols of the ultimate level of watch collecting. The degree of personalisation indicates the level of appreciation the Sultan wishes to demonstrate to the recipient. A simple merit deserves the Crest of Oman (Khanjar) on the dial or the back of the timepiece, while extraordinary appreciation is expressed with a watch featuring His Majesty's signature.

The present reference 1802 was graced with His Majesty's signature beautifully printed in green. The dial is blessed with diamond-set numerals, the case is in the attractive pink gold version and what impresses overall the most is the excellent condition of this watch, making this "Day-Date" a truly rare and sought-after example.