Important Modern & Vintage Timepieces
Hong Kong, Apr 28, 2019
LOT 482
ROLEX REF. 1601, OYSTER PERPETUAL DATEJUST AUTOMATIC 18K YELLOW GOLD WRISTWATCH WITH DATE , MADE FOR THE SULTANATE OF OMAN
HKD 98,000 - 170,000
CHF 12,300 - 21,700 / USD 12,500 - 22,000
Sold: HKD 150,000
18K Yellow gold wristwatch with date with Sultanat of Oman with red Omani swords placed at 9 o' clock, caseback stamped 1601 and RWC LTD.
| Grading System | |
|---|---|
Grade: AAA |
Excellent |
Case: 3-8 |
Good Slightly scratched |
Movement: 2* |
Very good Overhaul recommended, at buyer's expense |
Dial: 2-01 |
Very good HANDS Original |
Brand Rolex
Model Datejust
Reference Ref. 1601
Year Circa 1975
Calibre 1570
Case No. 4 044 111
Bracelet 18K yellow gold Rolex President Bracelet with deployant clasp (approximately 195mm.)
Caliber 1570
Dimensions 36mm
Signature Case, Dial, Movement , caseback signed RWC LTD
Notes
The watch features a 'Khanjar' dial, featuring the Khanjar symbol, a part of the national emblem of Oman. Watches fitted with the Khanjar dial were made on special request from His Majesty Qaboos bin Said Al Said (the Sultan of Oman) and presented as gifts to his closest dignitaries and servants. The present watch is particularly astounding. Firstly, the serial number is repeated on the case back, which means that this watch was made upon special order from Rolex. The case back also displays London hallmarks for 1968, which is also correct for watches fitted with a 'Khanjar' dial. Lastly, the case back is signed "RWC Ltd" (Rolex Watch Company Ltd) which signifies export to the United Kingdom where a lot of Rolex watches with 'Khanjar' were sold.