Rolex Day-Date Reference 18078 with Green Khanjar Emblem
Record status
Individual type · partial
Period
1980
Maker / issuer
RolexThis Rolex Day-Date, reference 18078, is an 18k yellow gold wristwatch produced in 1980. The champagne-coloured dial features a printed green Omani Khanjar and royal crown, a crest signifying ceremonial heritage in Oman.
The watch includes a railroad minute track, cream-coloured lume plots, and an English-language day disc. Powered by a single quick-set movement, the timepiece is encased in a 36mm yellow gold case with a sapphire crystal. The case back features an engraved Khanjar emblem. The auction description reports that the watch has been checked and regulated, and notes its association with bespoke commissions historically supplied through Asprey of New Bond Street.
Evidence at a glance
- Linked sources
- 1
- Photograph views
- 1
- Catalogue references
- 0
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Technical characteristics
- Type
- Day-Date wristwatch
- Crystal
- Sapphire
- Material
- 18k yellow gold
- Movement
- Single quick-set
- Case Size
- 36mm
- Reference
- 18078
- Serial Number
- 626xxxx
- Place recorded
- Switzerland
- Bracelet Reference
- 8723
- Maker / attribution
- Rolex
Design
- Visible features
- • Textured "bark" finish on both bezel and central bracelet links • Green Omani Khanjar and crown emblem printed on the dial • Cyclops lens over the date aperture • English language day display
- Case and Dial Features
- The watch is housed in an 18k yellow gold case measuring 36mm in diameter and fitted with a sapphire crystal. The bezel features a factory-applied "bark" finish, a textured motif designed to imitate the grain of tree bark. A matching bark-finished President bracelet, reference 8723, is attached to the case, featuring solid end links and a concealed clasp. The champagne-coloured dial is marked by a printed green Omani Khanjar and crown signature on its left side. The dial also includes a railroad minute track and cream-coloured lume plots. An English-language day disc is present at the 12 o'clock position, while a date window is located at 3 o'clock under a cyclops lens.
- History and Provenance
- During the 1970s and later, Sultan Qaboos bin Said al Said commissioned timepieces bearing this crest for presentation to diplomats, military officials, and members of his circle. Many such special-order pieces were provided through Asprey of New Bond Street in London, which served as the Sultan's preferred jeweller. The watch retains a sharp engraving of the Khanjar on its case back, indicating its status within these historical commissions.
- Condition and Mechanical Status
- The auction description reports that the 18k gold case remains in outstanding condition. The watch is equipped with a single quick-set movement, which allows for the independent adjustment of the date. The vendor states that the timepiece has been checked and regulated by their watchmaker and is described as being in a ready-to-use condition. The bracelet is noted to fit wrists up to approximately 18.5 cm.
Identification
- Reference
- 18078
- Serial number
- 626xxxx
- Source note
- Facts transcribed from the linked source listing or collection record. Attribution and specifications are source-reported and have not been independently authenticated.
Catalogue references
No catalogue numbers recorded. Numbers are only published once transcribed from a verified edition of a standard catalogue — they are never inferred.
Research required
- Research required: The exact chain of ownership beyond the mention of Asprey commissions is not documented
- Research required: The specific history of this individual watch's commission remains unverified