Rolex
Reference 6265 Daytona | A stainless steel chronograph wristwatch with bracelet, Circa 1974
Auction Closed
December 8, 10:03 PM GMT
Estimate
40,000 - 80,000 USD
Lot Details
Description
Dial: silvered
Caliber: cal. 727 mechanical, 17 jewels
Case: stainless steel, screw down case back
Case number: 3'821'868
Closure: stainless steel, Rolex Oyster folded link bracelet with folding clasp
Size: 37 mm diameter, bracelet circumference approximately 195 mm
Signed: case, dial, and movement
Box: yes
Papers: yes
Accessories: Rolex presentation box with outer packaging and Guarantee paper (undated, punched)
An iconic vintage Daytona model, the 6265 was produced from 1971 to around 1987 along with the reference the 6263, the two distinguished by the 6263 being fitted with a black acrylic insert bezel whereas the 6265 is fitted with a stainless steel bezel.
The 6265 is distinguished by its larger, screw-down pushers and crown, an evolution from earlier Daytonas which had pump pushers such as the 6239 and 6241 and the 'Pre-Daytona' 6238. The 6265 was also one of the last manually wound Daytona references to house a Valjoux movement. Powered by the Valjoux 727, the 6265 represents a significant step up in technological advancement from older Daytonas which housed the 722-1. The Valjoux 727 boasts a frequency of 21,600 vibrations per hour, compared to previous generations of Valjoux movements that had a frequency of 18,000 vibrations per hour.
We are pleased to offer the present 6265 accompanied by its presentation box and punched Guarantee paper.