The King

Vintage Day Dates with Eastern Arabic dials have a very unique character. They reflect wealth and prosperity in the old days which strikes our curiosity and makes us ask who owned the watch. What is the story of this watch? Believe it or not, we are still asking this to ourselves and most probably we will never know.

There are multiple configurations of Arabic Hindi numeral Day Dates that are known to exist including white, yellow gold and platinum models. Some versions include very rare Guilloche dials. Given the nature of these watches they sometimes come on special bracelets like Mesh, Tiles and Brick bracelets.

Looking at the configuration of the watch we assume it was made as special order for a Royal or important person. It is safe to say that Vintage Day Dates with Arabic Hindi numerals on the dial are incredibly rare, in all known configurations together we haven't seen more than about 50 examples. The way the numerals are designed, how the calendar is indicated in Arabic language, its like a watch from One Thousand and One Nights, its magical. Further the condition of this very watch is stunning.

Engraved cases are very sensitive to scratches, dents or other damages because they cannot be re-engraved by Rolex today, hence we are very fortunate to offer this watch in an incredibly unmolested condition with a fully intact Florentine finish. No compromises on this watch, everything is excellent on this watch, rarity and condition are on point and we couldn't wish for more.

This factory Rolex Day Date ref.1806 in its uber rare configuration seems to be the ultimate example of a Middle Eastern watch and the only one of its kind currently on the market.

Inventory No. 3.2.373
Serial: 2971xxx
Case Size: 36mm
Crystal: Acrylic
Movement: Automatic
Case: Excellent and very rare 18K gold case with 'Florentine' finishing. and bezel remain thick and crisp with no major aging on the finishing unlike most of the engraved cases. Reference and Serial numbers between the straight and even lugs are crisp and fully intact.
Bracelet/Strap: Uber rare Brick mesh bracelet with matching 'Florentine' finishing. The bracelet is free of any cracks or nicks and in very good condition. Further it seems the bracelet has not been re-sized and comes in full length.
Dial: Very rare Champagne dial with Eastern Arabic numerals and arabic calendar discs. The lume on dial and hands are original and fully intact, they glow when exposed to UV and fall rapidly, fully correct . No crumbling or chipping.

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