Important Modern & Vintage Timepieces
Monaco, Jul 19, 2022
LOT 371
ROLEX FOR ASPREY
REF. 6265, CHRONOGRAPH, MINUTE AND HOUR COUNTERS, BLACK DIAL WITH “OMAN” OR “KHANJAR CREST” EMBLEM; “OYSTER” “COSMOGRAPH”; 18K YELLOW GOLD
EUR 800,000 - 1,400,000
USD 850,000 - 1,480,000 / HKD 6,610,000 - 11,570,000 / CHF 810,000 - 1,420,000
Very fine and extremely rare, 18K yellow gold, manual-winding, “tonneau”-shaped, gentleman’s wristwatch, water-resistant with screwed case-back, “triplock” winding-crown, black colour dial with yellow colour recorders and the Royal Oman emblem, also known as “Khanjar Crest”, subsidiary seconds at 9, chronograph (activated by the two round-shaped screwed push-pieces) with tachometric scale graduated on the gold bezel for 200 units per hour, half-instantaneous 30-minute counter and 60-minute counter.
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Grade: |
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Case: 3 |
Good |
Movement: 2* |
Very good Overhaul recommended, at buyer's expense |
Dial: 2-01 |
Very good HANDS Original |
Brand Rolex, Geneva
Model “Oyster” “Cosmograph” with “Khanjar Crest”; retailed by Asprey, London
Reference 6265
Year circa 1973-1974
Movement No. 1 293
Case No. 3 752 008
Material 18K yellow gold
Bracelet orange leather Hermès strap
Buckle gilded stainless steel Hermès buckle
Caliber 727, adjusted to 3 positions (based on Valjoux 72 ebauche by Raymond Frères, Les Bioux, Vallée de Joux)
Diameter 36.7 mm. (bezel)
Height 43.6 mm.
Width 37.3 mm.
Weight 69.8 gr. (approx.)
Signature dial, case and movement
Notes
The Royal Oman emblem, also known as “Khanjar Crest”
This watch is one of the few Rolex “Cosmograph” supplied to the Sultanate of Oman.
On some Rolex, the Omani national “Khanjar” emblem is printed on the dial in place of the words like “Superlative Chronometer Officially Certified” or “Daytona”. Here the logo is red colour, however it can also be printed in black, green or yellow.
Today, probably because it is more immediately visible, or even much rarer, the red “Khanjar” emblem is the most prized and sought-after by the keenest collectors and discerning connoisseurs.
Today, probably because it is more immediately visible, or even much rarer, the red “Khanjar” emblem is the most prized and sought-after by the keenest collectors and discerning connoisseurs.
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Rolex, “Daytona”
In 1963, the first “Cosmograph” introduced into Rolex’s collection was launched. In 1964, Rolex joined the French races “Le Mans” and also with the famous American car circuit “Daytona”. The “Cosmograph” was first marketed under the name “Le Mans”, but Rolex very quickly opted for the name “Daytona”. This is the beginning of a legendary adventure...!