Important Modern & Vintage Timepieces...
Hong Kong, Dec 05, 2021
LOT 245
ROLEX REF. 1803, “OMAN” OR “KHANJAR CREST” LOGO, DAY-DATE, 18K YELLOW GOLD
HKD 256,000 - 510,000
EUR 28,600 - 58,000 / CHF 30,200 - 61,000 / USD 32,800 - 66,000
Sold: HKD 387,500
18K yellow gold, self-winding, “tonneau”-shaped, gentleman’s wristwatch with screwed case-back, fluted bezel, silver colour dial with the Royal Oman emblem, also known as “Khanjar Crest”, with applied 18K yellow gold indexes and luminescent dots, centre-seconds and two horological complications, including date (3 o’clock) and day (12 o’clock).
| Grading System | |
|---|---|
Grade: AAA |
Excellent |
Case: 3 |
Good |
Movement: 2* |
Very good Overhaul recommended, at buyer's expense |
Dial: 2-01 |
Very good HANDS Original |
Brand Rolex
Model “Oyster Perpetual” “Day-Date”
Reference 1803
Year Circa 1977
Movement No. DD 164 330
Case No. 5 018 068 (by Genex S.A., Chêne-Bourg, Geneva)
Bracelet 18K yellow gold Rolex “Jubilee” bracelet with deployant clasp
Diameter 36 mm
Caliber 1556, adjusted 5 positions and temperature
Weight 122.1 gr. (approx.)
Signature Case, Dial and Movement
Notes
This watch is one of the few Rolex “Day-Dates” supplied to the Sultanate of Oman. The Omani national “khanjar” emblem is printed on the dial in place of the words “Superlative Chronometer Officially Certified”. Here the logo is black, however it can also be printed in red, green or yellow.