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Lot Essay
The present reference 18078 is an exceedingly rare example of a Rolex Day-Date model made for His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, featuring his signature to the lower half of the dial.
It was given by the Sheikh who owns Invernate Estate in Invernate, West Ross, Scotland to an employee as a retirement gift after many years of loyal service.
Preserved in exceptional original overall condition, it furthermore stands out by the diamond-set indexes and the bark-finish decoration to the bezel and the central links of the bracelet.
Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum (born 15 July 1949) is the Vice President of the United Arab Emirates (UAE) and constitutional monarch of Dubai. He has held those positions since January 2006, when he succeeded his elder brother, Maktoum bin Rashid Al Maktoum. In February 2006, he became Prime Minister of the UAE.
Presenting gifts is an important tradition in the Arab culture, with generosity and politeness being very significant aspects in this regard, and for some reason watches, particularly made by Rolex, appear to be among the favourite presents.
Watches personalized for His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, especially in such outstanding original overall condition as the present example, are highly sought after collectors pieces in today's market.
It was given by the Sheikh who owns Invernate Estate in Invernate, West Ross, Scotland to an employee as a retirement gift after many years of loyal service.
Preserved in exceptional original overall condition, it furthermore stands out by the diamond-set indexes and the bark-finish decoration to the bezel and the central links of the bracelet.
Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum (born 15 July 1949) is the Vice President of the United Arab Emirates (UAE) and constitutional monarch of Dubai. He has held those positions since January 2006, when he succeeded his elder brother, Maktoum bin Rashid Al Maktoum. In February 2006, he became Prime Minister of the UAE.
Presenting gifts is an important tradition in the Arab culture, with generosity and politeness being very significant aspects in this regard, and for some reason watches, particularly made by Rolex, appear to be among the favourite presents.
Watches personalized for His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, especially in such outstanding original overall condition as the present example, are highly sought after collectors pieces in today's market.