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Reference 6265 'Small Red' Daytona | A stainless steel chronograph wristwatch, Circa 1979 | 勞力士 型號 6265 'Big Red' Daytona 精鋼計時腕錶，製作年份約 1979
Auction Closed
December 9, 06:25 PM GMT
Estimate
50,000 - 70,000 USD
Lot Details
Description
Property from an Important Private Collector
Rolex
Reference 6265 'Small Red' Daytona
A stainless steel chronograph wristwatch, Circa 1979
勞力士 型號 6265 'Big Red' Daytona
精鋼計時腕錶，製作年份約 1979
Dial: silvered
Caliber: cal. 727 mechanical, 17 jewels
Case: stainless steel, screw down case back
Case number: 5'596'300
Closure: stainless steel Rolex Oyster bracelet with folding clasp
Size: 37 mm diameter, bracelet circumference is approximately 190 mm
Signed: case, dial and movement
Box: yes
Papers: yes
Accessories: Rolex presentation box with outer packaging, Guarantee dated August 1, 1979, leather bi-fold, booklet, and hang tag
The reference 6265 and 6263 exemplifies the evolution of the Rolex Daytona. Introduced in 1969, the reference retained the classic stainless steel tachymeter bezel originally seen on the references 6239 and 6262, and is enhanced with screw-down waterproof pushers and crown as opposed to the earlier pump chronograph pushers found on the reference 6239.
Inside, the 6265 is fitted with the famous caliber Valjoux 727, which was an evolution from the caliber 722-1 present on some 6239, 6241 and 6240. To further enhance its performance, Rolex replaced the balance to increase the precision by increasing vibrations from 18,000 to 21,000. This movement was eventually replaced by the automatic ‘Zenith’ chronograph caliber 4030 in 1988.
The present lot is exceedingly well preserved with clean silvered dial, contrasting black sub registers and bold red ‘Daytona’ text above the sub register at 6, exceptionally well proportioned case and lugs and offers collectors a wonderful opportunity to acquire such an attractive Daytona model complete with its original box and papers, instructions and hangtag.
