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WOW that is in amazing condition!
Oct 02, 2011,16:54 PM
I have been following a number of posts here and else where recently regarding Middle Eastern presentation watches and they have really peaked my interest. Your Oman Police 16800 is a real stand out. The presentation box and accessories make it a package of considerable significance for sure.
What I find so hard to grasp about these watches is while they are incredibly cool, they really demonstrate a huge cultural divide between the ME and the "West". In modern western democracies Law Enforcement Organizations and (to a lesser degree) the military are largely considered "blue collar" vocations and being a public service they are adverse to conspicuous displays of wealth. The idea of a logo presentation watch of the value and prestige of a Rolex would be completely unacceptable to the LEO by which I am employed. I doubt my organization would event support members funding their own purchases of a logo watch (if one could be produced) as it would be seen as elitist. This is so much to the detriment of the "esprit de corp" of the organization.
While of course I'm sure watches of this kind are not handed out to the rank and file of the ME services but rather to valued commanders and those in the inner circle of the rulers, I innately love the romantic idea that this kind of item could be aspired to by the "man in the field".
Regards,
Zac
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16800 logo
By: Ryan5446 : October 2nd, 2011-12:23
Maybe not considered vintage, but here are some shots of my latest. It has been some time before I got it, but now I finally have everything complete. The watch is a 16800 with Oman police logo on the matte dial(8 mil serial). The watch came with Oman box...
MY GOD!!!
By: amanico : October 2nd, 2011-14:34
I do hope that you still have your stunning GMT U.A.E... What a trio! You will never cease to surprise and amaze me. Huge congratulations, Steven! Best, Nicolas.
WOW that is in amazing condition!
By: flightmaster71 : October 2nd, 2011-16:54
I have been following a number of posts here and else where recently regarding Middle Eastern presentation watches and they have really peaked my interest. Your Oman Police 16800 is a real stand out. The presentation box and accessories make it a package ...
What a superb find!
By: fernando : October 2nd, 2011-16:59
That dial is just lovely and in such good condition. You must be pretty pleased at the set.
Wow Steven !
By: DrStrong : October 3rd, 2011-01:27
a great addition to your collection of rare timepieces ! Big congrats my friend. Cheers Jeff
wow!
By: playtime : October 4th, 2011-05:22
thx for sharing this J
Thanks for the comments
By: Ryan5446 : October 7th, 2011-09:11
Unfortunately there is not a real story behind the watch. Usually these watches are gifts for special services or exchange programs. I can only assume it is the same for this one. Again thanks for all the comments.