Geneva, May 07, 2022
LOT 157
ROLEX, REF. 1802, DAY-DATE, SULTAN QABOOS BIN SAID AL SAIDED SIGNATURE, YELLOW GOLD
CHF 35,000 - 45,000
EUR 34,700 - 44,600 / USD 37,600 - 48,300 / HKD 296,000 - 380,000
A very fine and extremely rare, self-winding, 18k yellow gold wristwatch with day and date and red Arabic signature
| Grading System | |
|---|---|
Grade: AAA |
Excellent |
Case: 3-8 |
Good Slightly scratched |
Movement: 3 * |
|
Dial: 3-7-11-01 |
Good Oxidized Slightly worn HANDS Original |
Brand Rolex
Model Day-Date
Reference 1802
Year circa 1974
Case No. 3781719
Bracelet 18k yellow gold Rolex bracelet with deployant clasp, approx. overall length 175 mm.
Diameter 36 mm.
Caliber 1556, 26 jewels
Signature Dial, case and movement signed
Notes
Often the gift of choice for partners, dignitiaries or just friends of the Sultan, a wide variety of watches were given ranging from sport models to Day-Dates. According to our research, examples featuring his majesty's signature were often references 1802 with the more discreet and pleasing smooth bezel. Most of these watches were retailed through Khimji Ramdas as stamped on the outer caseback (K.R.)
Provenance
Property of a Middle-East gentleman