Patek Philippe
Retailed by Asprey: 'Khanjar', Reference 3506/2 | A white gold and diamond-set bracelet watch made for the Sultanate of Oman| Circa 1972
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November 12, 01:59 PM GMT
Estimate
7,000 - 9,000 CHF
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Description
Dial: silvered, Khanjar emblem
Calibre: cal. 175 manual winding, 18 jewels
Movement number: 1'171'677
Case: 18k white gold and diamond-set, snap-on case back
Case number: 2'705'138
Closure: 18k white gold Patek Philippe integrate bracelet and locking clasp
Size: 30 mm diameter. bracelet circumference approximately 160 mm
Signed: case and movement, dial signed Patek Philippe and Asprey
Box: yes
Papers: no
Accessories: Patek Philippe presentation case with Khanjar emblem and Asprey signature
This timepiece is only the second of its kind with this specific configuration to re-emerge on the market, showcasing both the coveted Khanjar emblem and the exclusive Asprey signature—two rare features seldom seen together on a single dial.
Its appearance in the public domain enhances our understanding of watches produced in the 1970s by special order for His Majesty Sultan Qaboos bin Said al Said. At that time, with no official watch agents in Oman, almost all “Khanjar” dial watches were commissioned through the prestigious retailer Asprey of New Bond Street in London, with some pieces occasionally supplied via their Geneva branch.
This particular model, reference 3506, was produced between 1963 and 1976 in both white and yellow gold. Known as the "Skater" due to its horizontally positioned case, Patek Philippe promoted this design as a bold, innovative statement in horology, blending elegance with a distinctive presence on the wrist.