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fubaseball · 14 April 2013, 01:43 PM

What do you guys think? This was a gift from a high member of the Saudi Arabia Royal Family.

Kingair · 14 April 2013, 01:47 PM

Was it a gift to you personally ?

HAGWe

paverman · 14 April 2013, 01:48 PM

Pretty cool.

fubaseball · 14 April 2013, 01:49 PM

Yes it was a personal gift from the right hand man to the King of Saudi Arabia

MP5 · 14 April 2013, 01:55 PM

Amazing! Get a pic of it with him

DrNoi · 14 April 2013, 02:02 PM

Wow! Great gift ... Limited Edition .. by the way

Cheers :)

fubaseball · 14 April 2013, 02:04 PM

how limited? not too familiar with this type of watch and can't find any info on this specifically

William.L. · 14 April 2013, 02:26 PM

Do you need any more friends?

Hairdude1 · 14 April 2013, 02:36 PM

Awesome!

sdwtchlvr · 14 April 2013, 02:39 PM

Pretty bad ass. I wonder how the custom dial works. Rolex doesn't make these for the Saudi Royalty, do they? The crest is added by a 3rd party? Very cool regardless.

Nitedeuce · 14 April 2013, 02:39 PM

Very nice, very rare (bestowed on few), congratulations!

MichaelB_Can · 14 April 2013, 02:40 PM

Very nice ! Not to many of those around !!!

Mike B , Canada ⌚

fubaseball · 14 April 2013, 02:47 PM

any ideas on where to find the value of something like this?

Tools · 14 April 2013, 03:00 PM

If it was gifted to you it should be worth more to you than most anybody else..

There is not a large market for such watches and they are somewhat common on ebay and the like if you are looking for values..

mvmbles · 14 April 2013, 03:15 PM

Well, I'm no expert, but to the average person, an old model Datejust with printing on the dial would lower the value.

As a recipient of such a special gift, that watch would be priceless to me.

fubaseball · 14 April 2013, 03:21 PM

i have no intention of getting rid of it....I was just curious on value as I have not come across another like it before

Andad · 14 April 2013, 03:41 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by fubaseball

i have no intention of getting rid of it....I was just curious on value as I have not come across another like it before

Well I expect you would know why???

MonBK · 14 April 2013, 03:52 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by fubaseball

i have no intention of getting rid of it....I was just curious on value as I have not come across another like it before

Are you showing these fuzzy pictures on purpose so that we can't really see the watch?

DrNoi · 14 April 2013, 04:06 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by fubaseball

how limited? not too familiar with this type of watch and can't find any info on this specifically

Sorry. I mean it is LE due to the symbol of Saudi Royal Family on the dial.

Cheers :)

Mickyfin · 14 April 2013, 04:42 PM

Photos are not very good of such a rare beast. Please take some better, informative photos please as we all love detail eye candy :)

Art 1 · 14 April 2013, 04:48 PM

An elderly neighbor of mine was given one by the Saudi Royal family. He was the kings personal pilot for years.

crowncollection · 14 April 2013, 05:32 PM

Interesting can you take a photo of the crest on the dial :beer:

cop414 · 14 April 2013, 08:55 PM

Wow, what a treasure for you. Can you take some better pics for us? Welcome to TRF!

mjclark32 · 14 April 2013, 08:57 PM

Nice gift

joe100 · 14 April 2013, 09:07 PM

These are only cool as long as the story behind them remain intact. Care to share the details?

wkhalaf · 14 April 2013, 09:13 PM

Wow ! Very nice watch ..

hpowders · 14 April 2013, 09:30 PM

I would get up very oily in the morning for one of those!

Racerdj · 14 April 2013, 09:52 PM

This is a great example of being in the right spot at the right time! Congratulations

nick c · 14 April 2013, 09:54 PM

Cool

padi56 · 14 April 2013, 10:14 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Tools

If it was gifted to you it should be worth more to you than most anybody else..

There is not a large market for such watches and they are somewhat common on ebay and the like if you are looking for values..

Have to agree many around from various middle east sultans or whatever.Its normally the military sports type watches that are collectible. There are many Rolex watches with various middle east sultans insignias on the dial some of the most valuable ones are the early sports watches. It was around 1970,that Qaboos bin Said Al Said ousted his father and has ruled as sultan of Oman ever since.The British (SAS) and several Arab Nations sent well-trained forces to assist the Sultan, and the rebels were defeated. Legend has it that the Special Forces suffered heavy losses, and only 7 Special Forces Officers survived. As a token of his appreciation, Sultan Qaboos bin Said Al Said presented them each with a Rolex Sea Dweller ref 1665 with the Nations Coat of Arms printed on the dial in Gold. Also several Local Officers were presented with a Rolex Sea Dweller ref 1665 with the Nations Coat of Arms printed on the dial in Red. I am not sure how many of these were issued,but many middle east sultans had there coat of arms added to Rolex watches, in fact there was a special department in Rolex H/Q to oversee these matters.During the 1970s and 1980s it was not only Subs and Sea-Dwellers,they came in Presidents, Datejusts , Dates, TOG, and Airkings. Back in that era it was quite common for the Middle Eastern Kings to display their names and Family and countries Symbols all over watches, cars etc to these people money was no object

14 April 2013, 01:43 PM	#1
fubaseball "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2013 Location: New York City Posts: 5	Saudi Royal Family Rolex What do you guys think? This was a gift from a high member of the Saudi Arabia Royal Family. Attached Images

14 April 2013, 02:39 PM	#11
Nitedeuce "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Germany Watch: Rolex VC JLC IWC Posts: 452	Very nice, very rare (bestowed on few), congratulations! __________________ "Always do sober what you said you'd do drunk. That will teach you to keep your mouth shut." - Ernest Hemingway Last edited by Nitedeuce; 14 April 2013 at 02:41 PM.. Reason: edited

14 April 2013, 03:00 PM	#14
Tools TRF Moderator & 2024 SubLV41 Patron Join Date: May 2007 Real Name: Larry Location: Mojave Desert Watch: GMT's Posts: 43,515	If it was gifted to you it should be worth more to you than most anybody else.. There is not a large market for such watches and they are somewhat common on ebay and the like if you are looking for values.. __________________ (Chill ... It's just a watch Forum.....) NAWCC Member

14 April 2013, 05:32 PM	#22
crowncollection "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2011 Real Name: David Location: australia Posts: 20,216	Interesting can you take a photo of the crest on the dial :beer: __________________ watches many

14 April 2013, 08:55 PM	#23
cop414 TRF Moderator & 2024 SubLV41 Patron Join Date: Apr 2012 Real Name: Tim Location: Pennsylvania Watch: 14060M Posts: 72,258	Wow, what a treasure for you. Can you take some better pics for us? Welcome to TRF! __________________ Rolex Submariner 14060M Omega Seamaster 2254.50 DOXA Professional 1200T Card carrying member of TRF's Global Association of Retro-Grouch-Curmudgeons TRF's "After Dark" Bar & NightClub Patron P Club Member #17 2 FA ENABLED

14 April 2013, 01:47 PM	#2
Kingair "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: USA Watch: Not enough ;-) Posts: 21,232	Was it a gift to you personally ? HAGWe

14 April 2013, 01:48 PM	#3
paverman "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2010 Real Name: Ken Location: Illinois Watch: Too many Posts: 2,870	Pretty cool.

14 April 2013, 01:49 PM	#4
fubaseball "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2013 Location: New York City Posts: 5	Yes it was a personal gift from the right hand man to the King of Saudi Arabia

14 April 2013, 01:55 PM	#5
MP5 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: May 2009 Location: ATX Posts: 2,886	Amazing! Get a pic of it with him

14 April 2013, 02:02 PM	#6
DrNoi "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2013 Real Name: Soraj Location: Bangkok Watch: Rolex Grand Seiko Posts: 42	Wow! Great gift ... Limited Edition .. by the way Cheers :)

14 April 2013, 02:04 PM	#7
fubaseball "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2013 Location: New York City Posts: 5	how limited? not too familiar with this type of watch and can't find any info on this specifically

14 April 2013, 02:26 PM	#8
William.L. "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2013 Real Name: William Location: Belleville Mi Watch: 1675 & 16013 Posts: 619	Do you need any more friends?

14 April 2013, 02:36 PM	#9
Hairdude1 "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2012 Real Name: Alex Location: Chicago Watch: AP,PP, Rolex Posts: 37,156	Awesome!

14 April 2013, 02:39 PM	#10
sdwtchlvr "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: SoCal Watch: Rolex Posts: 1,308	Pretty bad ass. I wonder how the custom dial works. Rolex doesn't make these for the Saudi Royalty, do they? The crest is added by a 3rd party? Very cool regardless.

14 April 2013, 02:40 PM	#12
MichaelB_Can Member Join Date: Feb 2013 Real Name: Mike Location: Canada Watch: Rolex Submariner Posts: 332	Very nice ! Not to many of those around !!! Mike B , Canada ⌚

14 April 2013, 02:47 PM	#13
fubaseball "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2013 Location: New York City Posts: 5	any ideas on where to find the value of something like this?

14 April 2013, 03:15 PM	#15
mvmbles "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2011 Real Name: Nick Location: Phoenix, AZ Posts: 759	Well, I'm no expert, but to the average person, an old model Datejust with printing on the dial would lower the value. As a recipient of such a special gift, that watch would be priceless to me.

14 April 2013, 03:21 PM	#16
fubaseball "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2013 Location: New York City Posts: 5	i have no intention of getting rid of it....I was just curious on value as I have not come across another like it before

14 April 2013, 04:42 PM	#20
Mickyfin "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2013 Real Name: Michael Location: Suomi Watch: Planet Ocean Posts: 334	Photos are not very good of such a rare beast. Please take some better, informative photos please as we all love detail eye candy :)

14 April 2013, 04:48 PM	#21
Art 1 Banned Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Florida, Canada Watch: Rol/Seik/Tud/Omega Posts: 30,244	An elderly neighbor of mine was given one by the Saudi Royal family. He was the kings personal pilot for years.

14 April 2013, 08:57 PM	#24
mjclark32 "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2010 Real Name: MJC Location: PHL USA Watch: IWC, Rolex, AP Posts: 29,232	Nice gift __________________

14 April 2013, 09:07 PM	#25
joe100 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Nov 2007 Real Name: Joe Location: New Mexico Watch: Explorer Posts: 12,840	These are only cool as long as the story behind them remain intact. Care to share the details? __________________ It's Espresso, not Expresso. Coffee is not a train in Italy. -TRF Member 6982-

14 April 2013, 09:13 PM	#26
wkhalaf Member Join Date: Feb 2013 Location: Bahrain Watch: DJ II Posts: 108	Wow ! Very nice watch ..

14 April 2013, 09:30 PM	#27
hpowders "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2013 Location: Tampa, Fl Watch: Rolex 114060 Posts: 313	I would get up very oily in the morning for one of those!

14 April 2013, 09:52 PM	#28
Racerdj 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Apr 2013 Location: Indianapolis Watch: Patek-Philippe Posts: 16,832	This is a great example of being in the right spot at the right time! Congratulations __________________ Rolex and Patek Philippe

14 April 2013, 09:54 PM	#29
nick c Banned Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: Canada Posts: 26,846	Cool

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