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Rolex
Estimate
250,000 - 500,000 CHF
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Description
- A RARE AND EXCEPTIONAL STAINLESS STEEL CHRONOGRAPH WRISTWATCH WITH REGISTERS TACHOMETER AND BRACELET REF 6263/6262 CASE 3048318 COSMOGRAPH DAYTONA 'PAUL NEWMAN PANDA DIAL' CIRCA 1972
- steel
- diameter 37 mm thickness 13.5 mm bracelet circumference 185 mm
• cal. 727 manual winding nickel lever movement, 17 jewels • bi-colour black and white dial, applied square indexes with luminous dots, luminous baton hands, 3 engine-turned black subsidiary dials for 30-minute and 12-hour registers and constant seconds, outer minute and 1/5 second divisions • brushed and polished Oyster case with screw-down crown, pushers and back, black bezel calibrated for 200 units • case, dial and movement signed • with a stainless steel Oyster bracelet
Condition
Please note that the movement has not been checked for timekeeping accuracy and Sotheby's will not be held responsible for any repairs should they be require.
Movement is in working order while cataloguing. Dial in very good condition. Case in very good condition. Overall it is exceptional to find such a watch in mint conditions with original papers and box.
"In response to your inquiry, we are pleased to provide you with a general report of the condition of the property described above. All dimensions in catalogue descriptions are approximate. Condition reports may not specify mechanical replacements or imperfections to the movement, case, dial, pendulum, separate base(s) or dome. Watches in water-resistant cases have been opened to examine movements but no warranties are made that the watches are currently water-resistant. Please note that we do not guarantee the authenticity of any individual component parts, such as wheels, hands, crowns, crystals, screws, bracelets and leather bands, since subsequent repairs and restoration work may have resulted in the replacement of original parts. Since we are not professional conservators or restorers, we urge you to consult with a restorer or conservator of your choice who will be better able to provide a detailed, professional report. Prospective buyers should inspect each lot to satisfy themselves as to condition and must understand that any statement made by Sotheby's is merely a subjective, qualified opinion. Prospective buyers should also refer to any Important Notices regarding this sale, which are printed in the Sale Catalogue. In particular, please note it is the purchaser's responsibility to comply with any applicable import and export matters, particularly in relation to lots incorporating materials from endangered species.NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF BUSINESS PRINTED IN THE SALE CATALOGUE."
**Please be advised that bands made of materials derived from endangered or otherwise protected species (i.e. alligator and crocodile) are not sold with the watches and are for display purposes only. We reserve the right to remove these bands prior to shipping.
Important Notice regarding importation into the United States of Rolex watches
Sotheby's cannot arrange for the delivery of Rolex watches to the United States because U.S. laws restricts the import of Rolex watches. The buyer or a designated agent may collect the property in the country of sale."
"In response to your inquiry, we are pleased to provide you with a general report of the condition of the property described above. All dimensions in catalogue descriptions are approximate. Condition reports may not specify mechanical replacements or imperfections to the movement, case, dial, pendulum, separate base(s) or dome. Watches in water-resistant cases have been opened to examine movements but no warranties are made that the watches are currently water-resistant. Please note that we do not guarantee the authenticity of any individual component parts, such as wheels, hands, crowns, crystals, screws, bracelets and leather bands, since subsequent repairs and restoration work may have resulted in the replacement of original parts. Since we are not professional conservators or restorers, we urge you to consult with a restorer or conservator of your choice who will be better able to provide a detailed, professional report. Prospective buyers should inspect each lot to satisfy themselves as to condition and must understand that any statement made by Sotheby's is merely a subjective, qualified opinion. Prospective buyers should also refer to any Important Notices regarding this sale, which are printed in the Sale Catalogue. In particular, please note it is the purchaser's responsibility to comply with any applicable import and export matters, particularly in relation to lots incorporating materials from endangered species.NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF BUSINESS PRINTED IN THE SALE CATALOGUE."
**Please be advised that bands made of materials derived from endangered or otherwise protected species (i.e. alligator and crocodile) are not sold with the watches and are for display purposes only. We reserve the right to remove these bands prior to shipping.
Important Notice regarding importation into the United States of Rolex watches
Sotheby's cannot arrange for the delivery of Rolex watches to the United States because U.S. laws restricts the import of Rolex watches. The buyer or a designated agent may collect the property in the country of sale."
Catalogue Note
This reference 6263/6262 with ‘Panda’ dial is a stunning example which, in many ways, brings to light the original beauty of the most popular wristwatch in the collector’s world today. Rolex has revolutionized the world of watches since its origin, but it is the Daytona which remains the wristwatch icon of the 20th century.
The present watch is the ultimate trophy for a Rolex Daytona collector. This reference 6263 with so-called ‘Oyster Panda Dial’ has been kept, since it was first purchased, with all its original accessories; such detaling is almost impossible to find in today’s market.
The reference 6263 was unveiled by Rolex in 1969 but was only available for purchase in the early 1970’s. The serial number and case back reference ‘6262’ clearly demonstrate the present watch was amongst the first orders from the case supplier C.R.S (C.R. Spillman & Cie) as Spillman used, at that time, left over case backs from preceding references such as the reference 6239 and 6262.
The original beauty of this watch’s dial has been wonderfully preserved with superior clarity and impeccable definition to the signatures, the deepness of registers, the outer tracking and even the luminous dots above the numerals. One’s eye is immediately struck by the ‘Panda’ dial’s black and white tones which create a perfectly balanced visual impression when wearing the watch and afford the user a clear separation between telling the hour and reading the chronograph.
Very few vintage Daytonas have recently appeared on the market with such a suite of accompaniments; the original guarantee notes that this watch was originally sold by the prestigious Rolex retailer Bucherer on 6th June, 1974. The paperwork, booklet and presentation case provide a tantalising glimpse at how the watch would originally have been presented when first sold and offers a rare opportunity to own such an exceptional example of this iconic model.
The present watch is the ultimate trophy for a Rolex Daytona collector. This reference 6263 with so-called ‘Oyster Panda Dial’ has been kept, since it was first purchased, with all its original accessories; such detaling is almost impossible to find in today’s market.
The reference 6263 was unveiled by Rolex in 1969 but was only available for purchase in the early 1970’s. The serial number and case back reference ‘6262’ clearly demonstrate the present watch was amongst the first orders from the case supplier C.R.S (C.R. Spillman & Cie) as Spillman used, at that time, left over case backs from preceding references such as the reference 6239 and 6262.
The original beauty of this watch’s dial has been wonderfully preserved with superior clarity and impeccable definition to the signatures, the deepness of registers, the outer tracking and even the luminous dots above the numerals. One’s eye is immediately struck by the ‘Panda’ dial’s black and white tones which create a perfectly balanced visual impression when wearing the watch and afford the user a clear separation between telling the hour and reading the chronograph.
Very few vintage Daytonas have recently appeared on the market with such a suite of accompaniments; the original guarantee notes that this watch was originally sold by the prestigious Rolex retailer Bucherer on 6th June, 1974. The paperwork, booklet and presentation case provide a tantalising glimpse at how the watch would originally have been presented when first sold and offers a rare opportunity to own such an exceptional example of this iconic model.