Rolex
Day-Date ‘Qaboos’, Reference 1803 | A yellow gold wristwatch with day, date and bracelet | Circa 1973
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May 13, 02:24 PM GMT
Estimate
15,000 - 30,000 CHF
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Description
Dial: silvered, Qaboos signature
Calibre: cal. 1556 automatic, 26 jewels
Movement number: DD'501'784
Case: 18k yellow gold, screw-down case back
Case number: 3'540'613
Closure: 18k yellow gold Rolex President bracelet and folding clasp
Size: 36 mm diameter, bracelet circumference approximately 200 mm
Signed: case, dial and movement
Box: no
Papers: no
Accessories: Rolex travel pouch
Rolex made many special order dials throughout the years for companies and individuals, and one of the most collectable types is what is referred to as the ‘Qaboos’ dial, bearing the signature of Qaboos bin Said al Said, the Sultan of Oman.
Recently rediscovered, this example has a very well-preserved pie-pan dial with a beautifully crisp red Qaboos signature.
The watch bears the reference 1803, which is THE reference to have when it comes to the Day-Date.