Important Modern & Vintage Timepieces

Monaco, Jan 19, 2023

LOT 29*

ROLEX
REF. 16808, SUBMARINER “OMAN KHANJAR CREST” LOGO; 18K YELLOW GOLD, DIAMONDS AND SAPPHIRES

EUR 51,000 - 102,000

USD 55,000 - 110,000 / HKD 424,000 - 850,000 / CHF 50,000 - 100,000

18K yellow gold, self-winding, “tonneau”-shaped, diver’s wristwatch with screwed case-back, “triplock” winding-crown protected by the crown guards, 60-minute graduated unidirectional revolving bezel with blue insert for the decompression times, gold colour dial with diamond-set and sapphire-set indexes, centre-seconds and date (3 o’clock). Case-back engraved with the Royal Oman emblem, also known as “Khanjar Crest”.


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If the lot is delivered within the EU:
a 20% import VAT is due on the hammer price with buyer’s premium, plus 120€ for termination of temporary export, at buyer’s expense.
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Grading System
Grade: AAA

Excellent
Case: 3-8

Good

Slightly scratched
Movement: 1*

As new

Overhaul recommended, at buyer's expense
Dial: 1-01

As new

HANDS Original

Brand Rolex, Geneva

Model SUBMARINER DATE

Reference 16808

Year circa 1985

Movement No. 1376565

Case No. 8800722

Material 18K yellow gold

Bracelet 18K yellow gold Rolex “Oyster” bracelet with “fliplock” deployant clasp (Ref. 92908)

Diameter 40 mm.

Caliber 3135

Weight 166.5 gr. (approx.)

Signature dial, case and movement

Notes

The Rolex Submariner was created in 1953 and has undergone numerous technical evolutions over the years and references. Launched in 1979, the Ref. 16808 is the first “Submariner” in solid 18K gold with the technical features of having a sapphire glass and quick date change unlike its predecessor, the Ref. 1680. It will remain in production until 1987.

Displaying three pristine hallmarks under the lugs, this example has been very well cared for and worn very few times. Examples featuring the engraving of the famous Omani logo with the sabers on the case-back, such as this one, are extremely rare.