ROLEX, DAY-DATE REF. 1802, A RARE GOLD AND DIAMOND-SET AUTOMATIC WRISTWATCH MADE FOR SULTAN QABOOS OF OMAN
CASE NUMBER: 3'937'390
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Price Realised USD 44,100
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USD 35,000 - USD 55,000
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Closed: 29 Mar 2022
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ROLEX, DAY-DATE REF. 1802, A RARE GOLD AND DIAMOND-SET AUTOMATIC WRISTWATCH MADE FOR SULTAN QABOOS OF OMAN
A man of exquisite taste and also a watch enthusiast, Sultan Qaboos bin Said al Said, the former ruler of Oman owned and offered as gifts innumerable timepieces. Some of these, blessed with never-before-seen personalisations of the dial, simply made modern horology history as symbols of the ultimate level of watch collecting.
The degree of personalisation indicates the level of appreciation the Sultan wishes to demonstrate to the recipient. A simple merit deserves the Crest of Oman (Khanjar) on the dial or the back of the timepiece, while extraordinary appreciation is expressed with a watch featuring the ‘Qaboos’ signature.
The present reference 1802 has Qaboos signature beautifully printed in green. The dial is set with diamond-set numerals, the case is in classic pink gold, making this "Day-Date" a truly rare and sought-after example.
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CASE NUMBER: 3'937'390 ROLEX, DAY-DATE REF. 1802, A RARE GOLD AND DIAMOND-SET AUTOMATIC WRISTWATCH MADE FOR SULTAN QABOOS OF OMANEstimate: USD 35,000 - 55,000
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OVERALL CONDITION: The watch is in excellent overall condition
CASE: The case is impeccable with its original proportions and case finishing. The case with light minor surface scratches, but otherwise in overall excellent condition, with crisp gold hallmarks underneath the lugs, small engraving to the case back reads "K.R" for Khimji Ramdas. The serial numbers are crisp and very legible between the lugs. The case number is repeated on the inside of the case back.
DIAL: The dial is nice, clean, and original. The dial is in excellent condition, lumes are all intact except the lume at 2 o’clock. The Qaboos signature is intact.
MOVEMENT: Ticking at the time of cataloguing. However, a service is recommended upon sale
BUCKLE: Rolex yellow folding buckle in excellent condition
BRACELET: The Rolex yellow gold bracelet is in overall very good condition, tight, with minor signs of wear overall length of approx. 180 mm with 2 removable links
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CASE NUMBER: 3'937'390 ROLEX, DAY-DATE REF. 1802, A RARE GOLD AND DIAMOND-SET AUTOMATIC WRISTWATCH MADE FOR SULTAN QABOOS OF OMANEstimate: USD 35,000 - 55,000
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