Omani Khanjar daggers represent the virtue of status; symbol of the Sultanate, of manhood, used only to be bloodied, seeking of revenge or brandished in self-defense. To remove the dagger from its scabbard, and to not bloody the blade, is considered a great cultural taboo.

During the 70s and 80s, Omani royalty commissioned from Rolex watches worthy of royal degree. Blanks were sent to London’s Asprey Jewelers and, sanctioned by Rolex, stamped the with Omani national emblem: a khanjar flanked by two crossing swords. Kanjar stamped 18k White Gold Day-Dates are objects of subtlety. In innocence, they’re just another Day-Date…just not any Day-Date. A seemingly simple watch, an arranged marriage between humility and thoroughbred heritage.

One needs not bear relation to religious figureheads, nor be royalty-make to make-use of this white gold “Khanjar” stamped Day-Date. But, by equipping, in ceremony or comfort, this rare timepiece, the wearer can participate in a unique history and time in Rolex’s heritage.

This 1803 bears a rare black Khanjar stamp on its matte silver dial. The tritium hands and plots appear bright and yellow. There is some minor patina on the dial.

Case: 36mm 18k Yellow Gold, Unpolished

Bezel: Fluted 18k Yellow Gold

Dial: Matte Silver, Black Khanjar

Bracelet: Newer Rolex President

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