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"single red" sea-dweller 1665
Jun 12, 2009,05:32 AM
Here are a couple of shots of my grail watch. It is a 1973 Sea-dweller 1665 made on request of the Sultan of Oman (Said Bin Qaboos) as a gift to those who fought the "Dhofar" war which ended in second half of 1972. Sultan Qaboos is still the ruler of Oman today and is well loved by the people of Oman. In total about 100-120 were made(guess). There are two types of dials, produced and mixed all within the same serial range. One with the Oman coat of arms (dagger and two crossed swords) in red and this one with the name of the Sultan written in Arabic. (The ones with the gold coat of arms are from a later period and different serial number batch). The back has an engraving of "asprey". The full serial number is engraved in the caseback. The dial was made by Rolex in Geneva. Enjoy !
and as last the threesome....
This message has been edited by DrStrong on 2009-06-12 07:08:48 This message has been edited by DrStrong on 2009-06-18 00:22:07
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"single red" sea-dweller 1665
By: Ryan5446 : June 12th, 2009-05:32
Here are a couple of shots of my grail watch. It is a 1973 Sea-dweller 1665 made on request of the Sultan of Oman (Said Bin Qaboos) as a gift to those who fought the "Dhofar" war which ended in second half of 1972. Sultan Qaboos is still the ruler of Oman...
Amazing watch....
By: DrStrong : June 12th, 2009-07:08
here's another Oman 1665 that I have presented on coutresy of D. Bourn last year rolex.watchprosite.com =
Super rare!!!!!!!!!!!
By: bas.nl : June 12th, 2009-13:47
I like the clean dial. See you next week in Den-Haag Cheers, Bas.nl
Just beautiful
By: rnaden : June 13th, 2009-06:48
Especially with the dial looking much cleaner with less text and the unique arabic markings Great looking watch! Richard
Holy smoke....
By: monochrome : June 13th, 2009-12:01
Lovely threesome! The single red is absolutely stunning!
Wow that is why I love this forum
By: Oztimelord : June 13th, 2009-16:47
We are lucky to see some amazing stuff on here. Thanks for sharing this wonderful story. Regards Rene
Why, but why did I ask you, Ryan
By: amanico : June 14th, 2009-11:38
To make such a post? This trio is hard to beat, my friend. Scarce, yes, but first of all...Beautiful, powerful, attractive, dangerously appealing! Thanks for sharing such strong Beauties, Ryan. Best, Nicolas
What a great collection!
By: dxboon : June 14th, 2009-19:23
Thanks for the background on this Sea-Dweller. After learning of its origins, the watch becomes even more fascinating. The Sultan's name written in Arabic is so visually striking. Paired with the lovely aged ivory color of the lume and you've got a stunni...
Amazing Collection
By: flamenco : June 14th, 2009-20:19
What a rare sight ! You must be a very happy man !
THANKS everybody for the compliments !!
By: Ryan5446 : June 17th, 2009-08:07
today the service tropic was replaced by a superdome #39... (thx Bas !!!!!) I couldnt be more happier with the watch. It really completed the watch....
OUCH, Ryan
By: amanico : June 17th, 2009-08:37
I forgot for a moment that you ALSO owned the U.A.E GMT!!! My absoulte fav 1675! You're defintely a Killer! Best, Nicolas