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Lot 81The Propery of a Private European Collector
ROLEX, WHITE GOLD DAY-DATE WITH LATER GREEN KHANJAR DIAL MADE FOR THE SULTANATE OF OMAN, REF. 1803
CASE NO. 3’799’999
Fermé21 July 2020
Prix réalisé
CHF 21,250
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Highly attractive and very rare, the present timepiece is blessed by the green Khanjar on a blue dial with gilt graphics. Very unusual is the fact that the dial and hands are in gold, while the case is made from white gold. Traditionally, the dials for white gold timepieces are equipped with white gold indexes and white gold hands. Consequently, the dial has been fitted to a later date, possibly on special request.
The overall appeal is enhanced by the very well preserved white gold case with strong proportions.
Prominently positioned on its dial, the Khanjar symbol, emblem of the Sultanate of Oman, was applied on timepieces ordered by the Sultan and later distributed as gifts to dignitaries or individuals close to His Majesty. Highly sought-after, such timepieces are highly collectible in today's market.
The inside of the case back is additionally engraved with the case number 3’799’999, a feature sometimes found on watches made for the Sultanate and confirming it was manufactured upon special order for His Majesty Sultan Qaboos bin Said al Said. Furthermore the case back is stamped on the outside with the initials K.R., short for, Khimji Ramdas, the Omani retailer.
Of considerable interest is also the presentation box, specially manufactured for watches supplied by Asprey London to the Sultan of Oman. The golden Khanjar, the royal coat of arms with the crossed swords of Oman on the front and the stamp of Asprey London on the satin inside are complemented by the golden printed Rolex crown on the top of the box.
The overall appeal is enhanced by the very well preserved white gold case with strong proportions.
Prominently positioned on its dial, the Khanjar symbol, emblem of the Sultanate of Oman, was applied on timepieces ordered by the Sultan and later distributed as gifts to dignitaries or individuals close to His Majesty. Highly sought-after, such timepieces are highly collectible in today's market.
The inside of the case back is additionally engraved with the case number 3’799’999, a feature sometimes found on watches made for the Sultanate and confirming it was manufactured upon special order for His Majesty Sultan Qaboos bin Said al Said. Furthermore the case back is stamped on the outside with the initials K.R., short for, Khimji Ramdas, the Omani retailer.
Of considerable interest is also the presentation box, specially manufactured for watches supplied by Asprey London to the Sultan of Oman. The golden Khanjar, the royal coat of arms with the crossed swords of Oman on the front and the stamp of Asprey London on the satin inside are complemented by the golden printed Rolex crown on the top of the box.