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1974 Gent's Rolex Date Just Khanjar Black خنجر Dial 18K Two Tone Watch Ref 1603

Name: 1974 Gent's Rolex Date Just Khanjar Black خنجر Dial 18K Two Tone Watch Ref 1603
Brand: Rolex
Price: 18750 USD
Availability: InStock

About the Item

This is a vintage 1974 Rolex Datejust wristwatch for men. It features a 36mm stainless steel case with a gold fluted bezel and a Khanjar black dial with multiple hands and a 12-hour dial. The watch has a stainless steel and 18K gold bracelet/link band with a maximum wrist size of 7.5-8.0 inches. It is powered by a mechanical (automatic) Swiss movement and has a screwdown crown, date indicator, and is not water-resistant. The watch has a customized Khanjar finish on the dial. Serviced 4-24, works within +/-3 seconds per day(Timegrapher shows +1, see pictures) Bracelet stretched but could be tightened, allow two weeks time Acid Tested 18K yellow gold bezel & links As found condition, not polished, could be polished upon request Old Beyeler Geneva dial "Qaboos bin Said bought timepieces made by various watch brands including Rolex, Patek Philippe, Audemars Piguet, Omega, and others — often through the London jeweler Asprey and almost always stamped with an Omani royal crest on the dial. The stamped crest is characterized by a traditional Omani dagger called a khanjar over a pair of swords." Research; I found few samples of Rolex, Patek Phillippe of same pattern sold by reputable dealers in past, there seems to be few patterns(maybe four) to follow

Creator:

Rolex

Case Material:

Stainless Steel

Movement:

Place of Origin:

Switzerland

Period:

1970-1979

Date of Manufacture:

1974

Condition:

Additions or alterations made to the original: Qaboos bin Said bought timepieces made by various watch brands including Rolex, Patek Philippe, Audemars Piguet, Omega, and others — often through the London jeweler Asprey and almost always stamped with an Omani royal crest on the dial. The stamped. Wear consistent with age and use.

Seller Location:

Santa Monica, CA

Reference Number:

1stDibs: LU2982222660172

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While the rise in popularity of vintage Rolex watches is of no surprise to aficionados, collectors and industry experts, when it comes to contemporary luxury wristwatches, Rolex is also often the first brand that springs to mind. Not only is the company revered for its precision timekeeping and impeccable craftsmanship, but its name was designed to be memorable.

Rolex's enviable worldwide recognition can be credited in part to the genius of company founder Hans Wilsdorf. When the German-born watch dealer and his brother-in-law, Alfred Davis, set up their London enterprise, in 1905, they called it Wilsdorf & Davis, according to the traditional formula.

But Wilsdorf was determined to come up with another name that was short, would look good on a watch dial and was easy to say and remember in several languages. In 1908, he trademarked the name Rolex, and by 1920, he had moved the company to Geneva and redubbed it as Montres Rolex S.A.

But the main reasons for the brand’s success are its aforementioned commitment to precision and unflagging pursuit of innovation. In 1926, the company introduced the aptly named Oyster model. With a screw-down crown and case back, both fitted with rubber gaskets, this was the first truly waterproof watch.

Five years later, Rolex upped the ante with the Oyster Perpetual. That model’s patented Perpetual movement contained a rotor mechanism enabling it to self-wind. In another trendsetting move, in 1945, the brand debuted the Datejust, with a date window prominently displayed on the dial.

The company’s two most iconic models are sports watches. Although the Submariner, which debuted in 1953, was developed as a dive watch, its waterproof case, solid construction and good looks made it a favorite of adventurers and urbanites alike, including James Bond, who wore it in classics like Dr. No and Goldfinger. The Daytona, the racing chronograph made famous by Paul Newman, is especially sought after by collectors. Newman’s personal Daytona, which hit the auction block in 2017, sold for $17.8 million.

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