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Lot 405
Rolex. A fine and rare stainless steel chronograph wristwatch with black dial, oversized counters and bracelet
SIGNED ROLEX, OYSTER COSMOGRAPH, REF. 6263, CASE NO. 3'031'299, CIRCA 1971
Closed12 May 2014
Price Realised
CHF 37,500
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Specialist note
An example of the rare so-called "big eye" Daytona variation, it is easy to understand where the nickname comes from: its subdials, oversized compared a normal Daytona model. It is mystifying how such a slight difference in the dial design can command such a great variation in the aesthetics of the watch. The overall visual impact of the dial is much more dramatic and the augmented size of the counters underlined by the pitch black background they are against.
In truly remarkable condition, the present lot is a rare opportunity for the navigated collector to own such an impressive and uncommon iteration of the famed Daytona Cosmograph.
In truly remarkable condition, the present lot is a rare opportunity for the navigated collector to own such an impressive and uncommon iteration of the famed Daytona Cosmograph.