Rolex Sea-Dweller 1665 Sultan of Oman

Ryan5446 · 2009-06-12T05:32:39Z

Discover the rare 1973 Rolex Sea-Dweller 1665 'Single Red' Sultan of Oman edition. Ryan5446 shares details of this historically significant vintage grail watch.

Ryan5446 presents his grail watch, a rare 1973 Rolex Sea-Dweller 1665, commissioned by the Sultan of Oman. This post offers a fascinating glimpse into a highly collectible and historically significant timepiece, detailing its unique provenance and design features. Ryan5446's personal connection to this watch, combined with its rarity, makes for an engaging read for any vintage Rolex enthusiast.

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

Key Points from the Discussion

The 'single red' Sea-Dweller 1665 is praised for its brilliant, balanced, and eye-catching design, regardless of its production numbers.
The historical context of the watch, made for the Sultan of Oman, makes it even more fascinating, with the Arabic script adding a visually striking element.
The trio of watches presented by Ryan5446 is described as scarce, beautiful, powerful, and dangerously appealing.
Another Oman-commissioned Rolex 1665 was previously presented by DrStrong, indicating a broader interest in these unique references.
The replacement of a service tropic crystal with a superdome #39 significantly enhanced the watch's appearance, completing its vintage aesthetic.
The clean dial with less text and unique Arabic markings is highlighted as a particularly appealing feature of the watch.
The author also owns a UAE GMT, further showcasing a collection of highly sought-after, regionally customized Rolex watches.

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Philipps

Jun 12, 2009

BIZAR what a rare stunning new BEAUTY you have!!!

CONGRATES!! Hope to see it one day live! Rgrds.Pihlipp

DrStrong

Jun 12, 2009

Amazing watch....

here's another Oman 1665 that I have presented on coutresy of D. Bourn last year rolex.watchprosite.com =

cubanchem1

Jun 12, 2009

Congratulations, that is beautiful!

kaiserfranz

Jun 12, 2009

BIGGGGGEST Congrats.....what an amazing watch and ...

......a rare catch. BREATHTAKING !!!! Regards Matthias

bas.nl

Jun 12, 2009

Super rare!!!!!!!!!!!

I like the clean dial. See you next week in Den-Haag Cheers, Bas.nl

bullibeer

Jun 12, 2009

Just crazy STeven,... one of the most beautiful Sd i have ever seen!!!

What a grai!!! Can't wait to see it live STeven!!!! Best, Bernhard

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