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Rolex Very Rare Day-Date Vintage Gents 18 Karat Gold Grey Qaboos Dial 1803/8

About the Item

A Very Rare 36 mm 18k Yellow Gold Oyster Perpetual Day-Date Vintage Gents Wristwatch, grey dial with applied hour markers, day at 12 0'clock, date at 3 0'clock, Arabic inscription at 6 0'clock which translates to Qaboos, a fixed 18k yellow gold fluted bezel, a brown leather strap with a gold plated pin buckle (both not by Rolex), plastic glass, an 18k yellow gold caseback engraved with "Asprey", automatic movement, in excellent condition, comes with a Rolex box and Service Card dated July 2010. NB: The Arabic inscription translating to Qaboos, is in reference to Qaboos bin Said who was the former Sultan of Oman. This piece was commissioned by Asprey after being approached by the Sultan. Please also note, the full serial number for this watch is engraved on the inside of the caseback.

Creator:
Rolex
Case Material:
18k Gold,Yellow Gold
Movement:
Case Dimensions:
Diameter: 1.42 in (36 mm)
Period:
20th Century
Date of Manufacture:
1972
Condition:
Seller Location:
London, GB
Reference Number:
Seller: 090818041stDibs: LU607310081272
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