Tudor

• cal. 7750 automatic lever movement, 25 jewels • black dial, applied baton indexes, subsidiary dials for constant seconds, 30-minute and 12-hour registers, aperture for date, luminescent hands and dots • stainless steel Oyster case with screw-down crown and back, bezel calibrated for tachymeter, back engraved with the Sultan of Oman Emblem • case, dial and movement signed • with a stainless steel Tudor bracelet with folding clasp

Illustrated in Alberto Isnardi, Tudor anthology, 2013, p 290.

The movement is running and the chronograph is operating at the time of cataloguing. Dial in good condition, hands and dots still luminous. There are some very slight scuffs to the case and bracelet but overall the watch is in very good condition. The letter from Rolex accompanying the watch states that Rolex Geneva did not engrave the emblem to the case back but this was probably done locally, possibly through the Rolex retailer. Inside case back stamped 8110 The watch has not been tested to determine the accuracy of its timekeeping. Please note that Sotheby's does not guarantee the future working of the movement and that a service may be required the buyer's discretion.
"In response to your inquiry, we are pleased to provide you with a general report of the condition of the property described above. All dimensions in catalogue descriptions are approximate. Condition reports may not specify mechanical replacements or imperfections to the movement, case, dial, pendulum, separate base(s) or dome. Watches in water-resistant cases have been opened to examine movements but no warranties are made that the watches are currently water-resistant. Please note that we do not guarantee the authenticity of any individual component parts, such as wheels, hands, crowns, crystals, screws, bracelets and leather bands, since subsequent repairs and restoration work may have resulted in the replacement of original parts. Since we are not professional conservators or restorers, we urge you to consult with a restorer or conservator of your choice who will be better able to provide a detailed, professional report. Prospective buyers should inspect each lot to satisfy themselves as to condition and must understand that any statement made by Sotheby's is merely a subjective, qualified opinion. Prospective buyers should also refer to any Important Notices regarding this sale, which are printed in the Sale Catalogue. In particular, please note it is the purchaser's responsibility to comply with any applicable import and export matters, particularly in relation to lots incorporating materials from endangered species.NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF BUSINESS PRINTED IN THE SALE CATALOGUE."

**Please be advised that bands made of materials derived from endangered or otherwise protected species (i.e. alligator and crocodile) are not sold with the watches and are for display purposes only. We reserve the right to remove these bands prior to shipping."

Accompanied by a Tudor presentation case with the Sultanate of Oman Emblem and letter from Rolex confirming the watch was supplied to their official Rolex Retailer in Oman in 2004. This very rare piece, in virtually new old stock condition, is one of the handful Tudor known decorated with the Oman emblem.

Furthermore, it comes with its original presentation case bearing the same Kanjhar crest. It is also accompanied by two letters from Rolex signed by H. Hudson and is illustrated in the reference book Tudor anthology by A. Isnardi.