Lot 1007
A rare and attractive stainless steel diver’s wristwatch with center seconds, engraved Khanjar caseback, bracelet, guarantee and...
Sold
HK$189,000
Est HK$120,000 - HK$240,000
Live Auction
THE HONG KONG WATCH AUCTION: XV
ARTIST
Rolex
Size
40mm diameter
Description
...presentation box

Year: Circa 2018
Reference No: 114060
Movement No: L617M240
Case No: 9Y051947
Model Name: Submariner
Material: Stainless steel
Calibre: Automatic, cal. 3135, 31 jewels
Bracelet/Strap: Stainless steel Rolex Oyster bracelet, max length 200mm
Clasp/Buckle: Stainless steel Rolex Oyster deployant clasp
Accessories: Accompanied by Rolex guarantee stamped Khimji Ramdas LLC Sultanate of Oman dated 26th February 2018, hang tag, instruction manual, product literature, green card holder, fitted presentation box and outer packaging.

The Rolex Submariner is arguably the most iconic wristwatch ever produced by any manufacturer. Initially released in 1953, the Submariner was the world’s “go to” professional diver’s wristwatch, and today it has become “the” go to watch. Earliest examples of the Submariner featured a time only function with no date. However, in the late 1960s Rolex released their first ever Submariner reference with a date function via the ref. 1680. In modern times, Rolex has always continued to release examples of the classic “Black Sub” without a date. In 2010, Rolex introduced the upgraded ref. 114060 replacing its former ref. 14060, which enjoyed a production of over 20 years. While its aesthetics remain widely unchanged, the new ref. 114060 was the first “No Date” Submariner to feature a Cerachrom bezel. In 2020, Rolex discontinued the ref. 114060 and introduced the new ref. 124060 fitted with a new cal. 3235 and a larger case at 41mm diameter. The present example of the discontinued ref. 114060 is certainly not the usual example. Heightened its status, an even more desirable collectability lies on the reverse of the timepiece. Featured on the caseback is the engraving of the “Khanjar”, it is no secret that these timepieces with the special emblem was commissioned by His Majesty Sultan Qaboos. Very well-preserved and accompanied complete with its original guarantee stamped by Khimji Ramdas which has been the official retailer of Rolex in Muscat, Oman.

Signature
Case, dial, movement, bracelet and clasp signed