Important Modern & Vintage Timepieces...
Hong Kong, Nov 25, 2023
LOT 77
ROLEX
REF. 1803, “OMAN” OR “KHANJAR CREST” LOGO, DAY-DATE, 18K
YELLOW GOLD
HKD 176,000 - 350,000
USD 22,400 - 44,700 / CHF 20,000 - 40,000 / EUR 20,800 - 41,600
Sold: HKD 212,500
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.