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Lot 70
Rolex. A Very Fine and Rare Stainless Steel Chronograph Wristwatch
Signed Rolex, Oyster, Cosmograph, Daytona 'Big Red' Model, Ref. 6263, Case No. 5'582'904, Circa 1978
Closed6 June 2019
Price Realised
USD 60,000
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Specialist note
The presently offered wristwatch is a very attractive example of a “Big Red” Daytona reference 6263, the name derived from the bright red "Daytona" designation, a most popular model in today's market.
The reference 6263 was first introduced to the market in the early 1970s where the “Daytona” designation is found on examples from the mid-1970s onwards. The reference 6263 was introduced into the market in the early 1970s and was available in stainless steel, 14k and 18k gold. The model was fitted with the " Oyster" or "screw down" chronograph buttons and a bezel with black plastic insert, the tachymeter scale printed in white.
The reference 6263 was first introduced to the market in the early 1970s where the “Daytona” designation is found on examples from the mid-1970s onwards. The reference 6263 was introduced into the market in the early 1970s and was available in stainless steel, 14k and 18k gold. The model was fitted with the " Oyster" or "screw down" chronograph buttons and a bezel with black plastic insert, the tachymeter scale printed in white.