Bark Bezel · Khanjar (Asprey)
Day-Date 1807 — Bark Bezel · Khanjar (Asprey)
Special order for the Sultanate of Oman, sold through Asprey of London: the Omani emblem (khanjar over crossed swords) printed on the dial, Asprey caseback engraving and repeated inner case number. Dated examples: case 3'554'077, 1973, black-printed emblem, London import marks for 1974; a champagne-dial example of 1976.
Identifying details
- Khanjar crest
Omani national emblem (crossed swords and khanjar dagger) on the dial.
- Day of the week
Day of the week spelled out in a window, usually at 12 o’clock.
- Bark finish
Hand-applied texture resembling tree bark on the bezel and often the bracelet centre links.
- Retailer signature
Retailer’s name on the dial or engraved on the caseback.
- Date
Date display.
- Cyclops
Magnifying lens over the date.
Variants of 1807
Reference overview →| Variant | Production |
|---|---|
| Bark Bezel | Undated |
| Bark Bezel · Khanjar (Asprey)Current | 1973–1976 |
| Bark Bezel · Havana Dial | Undated |
Case & movement
- Reference
- 1807
- Production
- 1973–1976
- Case serials
- c. 3.55M–3.55M
- Case diameter
- 36 mm
- Crystal
- Acrylic
- Movement
- Automatic
- Date
- Yes
Dial, bezel & hands
Unknown attributes are left out rather than guessed. Unstated details are inherited from the parent variant.