+44 (0) 1969 623780 Covid Update Payments About us Contact HOME BUY & SELL DEPARTMENTS SERVICES DISCOVER MY TENNANTS 13th July 2019 11:00 GMT/BST Summer Fine Art Sale (Part I) Lot 224 Hover to zoom CLICK FOR HIGH RESOLUTION 224 A Fine and Rare Stainless Steel Chronograph Wristwatch with the White ''Khanjar'' National... A Fine and Rare Stainless Steel Chronograph Wristwatch with the White "Khanjar" National Symbol of Oman, signed Rolex, model: Daytona, "so called Big Red", ref: 6263/6265, 1979, (calibre 727) lever movement signed Montres Rolex Geneva Swiss, numbered 10652, adjusted to three positions, silvered dial with baton and outer fifths of seconds track, three black subsidiary dials for seconds, 30-minute and 12-hour registers, white "Khanjar" symbol of Oman below 12, Daytona in red above the 12 hour register dial, polished tachymeter bezel, screw down crown, screw down chronograph buttons, screw down back signed inside and numbered, case serial number 6393062, Rolex stainless steel oyster bracelet with a deployant clasp numbered 78350VE, 38mm wide see illustrations This rare reference 6263/6265 is known by collector's as the "Big Red" Daytona. The white "Khanjar" cross dagger symbol on the dial is the national symbol of Oman. By repute this watch was presented by the Sultan of Oman as a token of appreciation to a pilot that served in Oman. The current owner purchased this watch in the early 1990's from that pilot. Rolex "Khanjar" watches are rare and it is now known from research that the Sultan's (Qaboos Bin Said al Said) collaboration with Rolex started in the early 1970's, to show his appreciation and gratitude for recognition of services rendered. Rolex watches ordered by the Sultan were adorned with the "Khanjar" national symbol, marked in red, white, gold and green. Sold for £120,000 Estimated at £25,000 - £35,000 Share this Condition Report Auction Information Sell one like this 17.04.19. Case and bracelet with surface scratches, outer bezel edge with very minor dents which are visible under an eyeglass, chronograph buttons are screwing down correctly, crown is screwing down correctly, plexi glass with surface scratches, original dial finish is clean and in good condition, centre chronograph hand with small stain marks, hand setting correctly and winding smoothly, chronograph functions are working correctly, movement in going order. COVID UPDATE » Buy & Sell » Auction Calendar Sale Results Buying at Tennants Selling with Tennants Our Auctions Departments » Our Departments Our Specialists Services » Valuations for Auction Professional Valuations Confidential Visits Corporate Museums Private Collections Stay up to date on social Find us » The Auction Centre, Harmby Road, Leyburn, North Yorkshire DL8 5SG T: 01969 623780 F: 01969 624281 E: enquiry@tennants-ltd.co.uk Harrogate Office » London Office » Terms & ConditionsPrivacy PolicyCookie PolicyVacancies© 2021 All rights reserved Powered by Go Auction We use cookies to give you the best experience on our website. If you continue without changing your settings, we'll assume that you are happy with that. OK