104th Auction

2021/5/22

Lot 370

International Watch Co.
"Khanjar"

A vintage wristwatch in near mint condition, with date and personalized dial bearing the emblem of the Sultanate of Oman, sold on August 29, 1973 - with original box and IWC extract of the archives

estimated
8.50012.000 €
Price realized
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specific features
Case
18k white gold, push back, 18k white gold Milanaise bracelet, bracelet length 155 mm, total length 190 mm.
Dial
Silvered, green national emblem of the Sultanate of Oman, the so-called khanjar (dagger).
Movement
Automatic.
Case no.2036835
Ref.1819
Cal.8541B
Diam.36 x 40 mm
Circa1971
Ctry.Swiss
Wt.98 g


This timepiece was produced for the Sultanate of Oman; case and bracelet are made of 18k white gold and lend the watch a considerable but comfortable weight. The green emblem of the sultanate contrasts beautifully with the silvered background of the dial.
Collectors of vintage timepieces are familiar with the emblem of the Sultanate of Oman from the highly sought-after Rolex watches bearing this emblem. There are a number of Swiss manufacturers who supplied the Sultan with their fine timepieces, to be given out as personal gifts for outstanding achievements.