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Lot Essay
The present timepiece is a very rare and attractive Day-Date reference 1802 made for the Sultanate of Oman, featuring the Sultan Qaboos signature on the dial.
The watch features the K.R. stamp on the case back, representing the world-famous Omani Rolex retailer Khimji Ramdas. Furthermore, a close inspection of the case back reveals a small hole on the outer teeth, a characteristic typical of K.R. Rolex watches. Once opened, the case back displays the watch's case number stamped inside, which is typical of some Middle Eastern special orders of Rolex.
A true icon within the world of vintage watch collecting, the birth of the Day-Date can be traced back to 1956; it quickly became one of the most celebrated models of the Geneva manufacture. Created in multiple variants, the Day-Date exemplifies the creativity of the firm and showcases their aim to follow the evolving tastes of their customers as well as requirements of some of their most demanding clients.
The watch features the K.R. stamp on the case back, representing the world-famous Omani Rolex retailer Khimji Ramdas. Furthermore, a close inspection of the case back reveals a small hole on the outer teeth, a characteristic typical of K.R. Rolex watches. Once opened, the case back displays the watch's case number stamped inside, which is typical of some Middle Eastern special orders of Rolex.
A true icon within the world of vintage watch collecting, the birth of the Day-Date can be traced back to 1956; it quickly became one of the most celebrated models of the Geneva manufacture. Created in multiple variants, the Day-Date exemplifies the creativity of the firm and showcases their aim to follow the evolving tastes of their customers as well as requirements of some of their most demanding clients.