Rolex. A fine and rare 18K gold chronograph wristwatch with champagne dial, bracelet, original guarantee and box

With undated Rolex punched Guarantee, blank Rolex tag, handkerchief and Rolex fitted brown presentation box.

One feels quite differently about a newly purchased object, whether it be a coffee machine, wristwatch or car, compared to one which is old and weathered. The admiration one feels for it, the appreciation of its immaculate appearance, its perfect efficiency, these are all factors that combine to create a sensation of true joy and fulfillment. The "new car smell" on an object manufactured at the end of the 1970s, such as this wristwatch, allows one's admiration to become a never-ending dream. This is when collecting becomes true passion. One experiences it the moment one picks up a virtually unworn Daytona 6265 as here. One marvels at the mint condition of the elegant and immaculate champagne dial, framed by its luxurious bulky gold case, perfect in every detail. One is impressed by the mirror finish of the flawless bezel and the satin finish of the perfect lugs and case back. Its angles are as sharp as ever and it even retains the original sticker complete with its printed reference number.

In the world of vintage watch collecting such perfection is defined as "new-old-stock". When an object in this condition appears for sale, it never fails to stir the market with a mix of admiration and jealousy. This is the case for this new-old-stock 18k gold ref. 6265, manufactured in 1979 and never used. It comes to the market complete with not only its papers and box but also its original sales tag.