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Lot 125 ROLEX DAYTONA 'BIG RED' REF. 6263
THE PROPERTY OF AN IMPORTANT EUROPEAN COLLECTOR
THE PROPERTY OF AN IMPORTANT EUROPEAN COLLECTOR
ROLEX. AN ATTRACTIVE STAINLESS STEEL CHRONOGRAPH WRISTWATCH WITH BRACELET
SIGNED ROLEX, DAYTONA MODEL, REF. 6263, CASE NO. 5'582'985, CIRCA 1978
Closed9 May 2022
Price Realised
CHF 88,200
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Specialist note
The present timepiece is a well-preserved representative of the Daytona reference 6263, featuring the very coveted black dial with the attractive big red “Daytona” script and contrasting subsidiary registers. Its name derived from the bright red "Daytona" designation, a most popular model in today's market. Furthermore, the case displays sharp edges, crisp and legible serial numbers.
Reference 6263
Over the years, reference 6263 has become one of the most sought-after Rolex models. Introduced in 1969 as the sister reference of the 6265, it replaced the first Oyster chronograph, reference 6240. Fitted with the upgraded caliber 727 as well as screw down pushers enhancing its waterproof abilities, it bears the “Oyster” designation on the upper-half of its dial and differed from the 6265 through its black bezel graduated to 200 units. The defining feature of the reference is undeniably the presence of the screw down pushers, which make the entire watch look larger, more sporting and masculine.
Different versions of the model are described and illustrated in: Cronografi Rolex - La Leggenda, Pucci Papaleo Editore, pp. 328 – 335.
Reference 6263
Over the years, reference 6263 has become one of the most sought-after Rolex models. Introduced in 1969 as the sister reference of the 6265, it replaced the first Oyster chronograph, reference 6240. Fitted with the upgraded caliber 727 as well as screw down pushers enhancing its waterproof abilities, it bears the “Oyster” designation on the upper-half of its dial and differed from the 6265 through its black bezel graduated to 200 units. The defining feature of the reference is undeniably the presence of the screw down pushers, which make the entire watch look larger, more sporting and masculine.
Different versions of the model are described and illustrated in: Cronografi Rolex - La Leggenda, Pucci Papaleo Editore, pp. 328 – 335.