ROLEXCellini

Rolex. A rare and very elegant 18K gold sapphire and diamond-set rectangular wristwatch with diamond and sapphire-set dial and 18K gold bracelet, made for the Sultanate of Oman

Signed Rolex, Genève, Cellini model, ref. 5083, case no. 6'943'964, circa 1975

Details

Rolex. A rare and very elegant 18K gold sapphire and diamond-set rectangular wristwatch with diamond and sapphire-set dial and 18K gold bracelet, made for the Sultanate of Oman
Signed Rolex, Genève, Cellini model, ref. 5083, case no. 6'943'964, circa 1975
Movement: cal. 1601, manual, 19 jewels, signed
Dial: gold with diamond-set chapter ring and sapphire quarter-hour numerals, signed
Case: snap on back with engraved and red inlaid Khanjar emblem beneath a crown, baguette-cut sapphire-set bezel, 27 mm wide, 36 mm long, signed
With: 18K gold Rolex bracelet and deployant clasp, approximate overall length 160 mm

Lot Essay

The present rare and very attractive Rolex Cellini is one of the high-end jewelled watches made for the Sultanate of Oman, distinguished by the national emblem of Oman to its case back, the Khanjar dagger in a sheath superimposed upon two crossed swords beneath a crown engraved on the back. The classic combination of yellow gold, sapphires and diamonds work together to create a rich and stunning timepiece.

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