A historically very interesting timepiece, the present Submariner was made for the Royal Oman Police (as seen by the insignia on the dial), which is the main law and order agency for the Sultanate of Oman. Instead of the depth rating ("Submariner, 1000ft=300m, Superlative Chronometer Officially Certified) which is usually found above 6 o'clock, one finds the Khanjar symbol, which is the national emblem of the Sultanate of Oman, which is flanked by laurel wreath along with an Arabic inscription meaning "Shurta 'Uman as-Sultaniyyah" or "Royal Oman Police".

Watches fitted with "Khanjar" dials were made on special request from His Majesty Qaboos bin Said Al Said, the Sultan of Oman, and presented as gifts to his closest dignitaries and collaborators. Given the professional nature of the timepiece, one can imagine that the this model was given to high ranking members of the Royal Oman Police as symbol of recognition.

With a serial number of 8'085'199 the present timepiece is also very close in serial range to another known example with a serial number of 8'085'072, meaning that both were delivered in the same batch. Reference 16800 was introduced into the market in 1982 and featured upgrades such as the quick-set date function, as well as an increased depth rating of 1000 ft (300 m). Like its predecessor the reference 1680, the dial also featured luminous markers.

However, what makes this timepiece stand out from its peers is its state of preservation. The case is remarkable, with all its factory edges and finishing intact. Most importantly, it still retains its original caseback sicker and most probably has never been worn during its lifetime. As such, it is a study for scholars and collectors on how this timepiece looked like when it originally left the Rolex factory.