Rolex

• cal. 727 nickel lever movement, 17 jewels, free-sprung mono-metallic compensation balance, adjusted to 3 positions • black matte dial, applied baton numerals, three silvered engine-turned dials indicating seconds, 30-minute and 12-hour registers • stainless steel Oyster case with screw-down crown, pushers and back, black acrylic bezel calibrated for 200 units per hour • case, dial and movement signed • with a stainless steel Rolex Oyster bracelet and folding clasp

Manual winding movement running and chronograph is functioning, however it should be serviced and adjusted soon. Dial in good condition, register and chronograph hands have aged and retain discoloration. Case and bracelet with light scuffs throughout. Acrylic bezel slightly chipped at 4, 7 & 10 o'clock. Serial no. 3559134. Ref no. 6263 inside case back and between lugs. A very good example for that reference.
"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."

Reference 6263 was introduced to the market in 1971 as an Oyster replacement for the earlier non-Oyster Ref. 6262. The present model bears one of the standard dial designs for a Cosmograph Daytona featuring a black background with lighter-coloured subsidiary dials (the other two versions are the reverse with lighter background and black subsidiaries, or the very rare Albino dial, where the background and subsidiary dials are monochrome silver in colour). Reference 6263 is usually supplied with an acrylic bezel (the same as Reference 6240) which contrasts with Reference 6265 and its steel calibrated bezel.