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37 . Rolex
A fine and very rare yellow gold wristwatch with sweep centre seconds , date and bracelet , made for the Sultanate of Oman
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Manufacturer Rolex Year 1974
Reference No . 1680 Movement No . D293834 Case No . 3 ’ 566 ’ 312 Model Name Submariner Material 18k yellow gold Calibre Automatic , 1570 ,
26 jewels
Bracelet / Strap 18k yellow gold Rolex Oyster bracelet , 165 mm . maximum length
Clasp / Buckle 18k yellow gold Rolex folding twinlock deployant clasp stamped 3.72 Dimensions 39 mm . diameter Signed
Case , dial and movement signed
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Literature For another example of a reference 1680 with Khanjar dial also from 1974 , please see 100 Superlative Rolex Watches by John Goldberger , page 188 .
This watch is an exceedingly rare variant within the Submariner family . Cased in yellow gold , this watch is fitted with a ‘ Khanjar ’ dial , which is part of the national emblem of Oman . The Khanjar is printed in red , and when contrasted against the black background , gives the dial a stunning and threedimensional look .
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The placement of the Khanjar logo is particularly interesting . On most watches fitted with a ‘ Khanjar ’ dial , the logo is usually featured at 6 o ’ clock or 12 o ’ clock . However , the logo on this watch is printed to the left of the hands , making this example very unusual and incredibly rare .
The watch is also fitted with the popular ‘ nipple ’ dial , with tritium raised markers which have aged to an ivory color and match the hands on the watch . This watch still carries its full proportions , and examples such as this hardly ever come to the market .
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HKD 300,000-500,000 |
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USD 38,000-62,000 |