During the 1970s and 1980s, Rolex produced a highly exclusive series of watches for His Majesty Sultan Qaboos bin Said al Said, the Sultan of Oman. Bearing the distinctive Khanjar emblem, these pieces were personally commissioned and presented as gifts to individuals of exceptional significance. Among this ultra-rare and historically important category lies one of the most coveted commissions ever made: the Rolex Submariner 16800 and Rolex GMT-Master 16750, produced specifically for the Royal Oman Police. On these extraordinary dials, the traditional depth rating is replaced by the iconic Khanjar, framed by a laurel wreath and the Arabic inscription “Shurta 'Uman as-Sultaniyyah”—translated as “Royal Oman Police.” This particular Submariner features a beautifully preserved matte dial with warm vanilla-hued patina on the lume plots, perfectly complemented by a gently faded bezel insert with an amber-coloured lume pip. The case retains strong proportions and it's original lines, and the watch is fitted with a correct Oyster bracelet, reference 93150, with end links stamped 593 and a clasp marked ‘EO10.’ It has been fully serviced by our watchmaker and remains in superb overall condition. What makes this reference truly exceptional is its place in horological history. It represents a unique moment where traditional design meets modern evolution: a matte dial paired with sapphire crystal—a transitional detail that bridges the vintage era and the modern age. Its ultra-low production numbers and direct military provenance give it a cultural and collectible weight that few watches can match. For a new generation of high-end collectors, this is a neo-vintage grail: a piece that blends timeless elegance with contemporary wearability, rarity with narrative, and heritage with enduring style. A Submariner like no other: the ultra-rare “Royal Oman Police” featuring the Khanjar and laurel wreath emblem. A true grail piece—opportunities like this don’t come often! Specifications: Rolex Submariner date Reference 16800 40mm steel case with sapphire glass Serial 808xxxx dating to 1984 Rare matte dial with Royal Oman police Khanjar logo for the sultan of Oman with vanilla coloured lume slight faded bezel insert Solid link Oyster bracelet 93150 with 593 end links Fully servicedby our watchmaker Free worldwide FedEx Priority shipping