Rolex

Introduced in 2016, the redesigned Rolex Daytona had a number of notable upgrades including a ceramic Cerachrom Tachymeter timing bezel. Originally designed as a tool for professional race car drivers, the case is equipped with an extremely precise caliber 4130 self-winding movement with a Paramagnetic blue parachrome hairspring and a 72-hour power reserve. Incredibly hard to acquire new at Rolex, the present watch offers an excellent opportunity for collectors to add this highly desirable piece in attractive condition to their collection.

Omani Signed Rolexes have in the last few years become a favorite for collectors. The watches are signed with a khanjar (in this instance engraved on the caseback), the national symbol of Oman, and were initially commissioned by Sultan Qaboos bin Said Al Said, through the Bond street dealer of Rolex, Asprey, but were also produced by a couple of other middle eastern retailers.

The first of these watches came about after his education at the military academy, Sandhurst, when the young Qaboos had, through a mutual friend met John Asprey, heir to the jeweler, watch dealer and silversmith. It was with Asprey’s help he was able to negotiate these commissions with Rolex. Most of these watches were produced in bulk orders as gifts to visiting dignitaries and friends of the state. Another known to alter dials and cases with the Khanjar is Khimji Ramdas, the Omani retailer of Rolex and Cartier. Through Ramdas, Sultan Qaboos also commissioned a number of watches to be stamped and signed with the coat of arms.

One of only a handful of khanjar engraved Ref 116500 known to exist, the current example is fresh to market, in exceptional condition and complete with accessories including presentation box featuring red Khanjar.