Rolex. An 18K gold automatic calendar bracelet watch with the emblem of Saudi Arabia Day-Date, R...

Rolex. An 18K gold automatic calendar bracelet watch with the emblem of Saudi Arabia Model: Day-Date Reference: 18038/18000 Date: Circa 1978 Movement: 27-jewel Cal.3055 automatic, adjusted to 5 positions and temperature, No.0004059 Dial: White, applied gilt baton hour markers, black outer minute track with Roman numeral 5 minute markers, magnified date aperture at 3, day aperture at 12, gilt tapering baton hands with luminous inserts, centre seconds Case: Brushed and polished tonneau form, screw down back and crown, fluted bezel, back engraved with the emblem of Saudi Arabia and 'Rub. Al Khali 1977-1978 Rig 67 Saudi Arabia', No.5272989 Strap/Bracelet: Fitted 8385 President link Buckle/Clasp: Signed folding clasp, stamped V11 Signed: Case, dial & movement Size: 36mm Accompaniments: Original purchase receipt, receipt for case back engraving dated May 1978, repair receipt dated 2004 and 2014, two spare links, written provenance from the vendor Footnotes: The current lot is accompanied by a letter of provenance written by the vendor. The watch was purchased in February 1978 and engraved by Garrard in May of the same year with the Saudi Arabia emblem in commemoration of the vendor's time working on an oil rig there. The vendor took inspiration from the Saudi Arabian one Riyal note. For further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com