Important Watches
Important Watches
Reference 116500 'Khanjar' Daytona | A stainless steel automatic chronograph wristwatch with bracelet, Circa 2018 | 勞力士 116500 型號 'Khanjar' Daytona | 精鋼自動上鏈計時鍊帶腕錶,約2018年製
Auction Closed
June 15, 05:21 PM GMT
Estimate
60,000 - 120,000 USD
Lot Details
Description
Rolex
Reference 116500 'Khanjar' Daytona
A stainless steel automatic chronograph wristwatch with bracelet, Circa 2018
勞力士 116500 型號 'Khanjar' Daytona
精鋼自動上鏈計時鍊帶腕錶,約2018年製
Dial: black
Caliber: cal. 4130 automatic, 44 jewels
Case: stainless steel, screw down case back engraved with Khanjar
Case number: U9'56J'224
Closure: stainless steel Rolex Oyster bracelet with folding clasp
Size: 40 mm diameter, bracelet circumference is approximately 185 mm
Signed: case, dial and movement
Box: yes
Papers: yes
Accessories: Rolex presentation box with 'Khanjar' stamped outer packaging, International Guarantee card dated May 12, 2018, booklets, and hang tag
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.