Rolex

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

The movement is running on the day of the cataloguing, and is in beautiful condition. The dial is clean and in stunning condition with almost no visible signs of age. The engine-turning to the subsidiaries are in very good condition. The case retains good definition and thickness to the lugs. The inside of the back is stamped 6263 CRS and the numbers between the lugs are 6263 and 8750980. A beautiful example of the 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."

Accompanied by a Rolex Guarantee.

Reference 6263 was introduced to the market in 1971 as an Oyster replacement for the earlier non-Oyster Ref. 6264. The present model bears one of the standard dial designs for a Cosmograph Daytona featuring a black background with lighter-colour 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 acyrlic bezel (the same as Reference 6240) which contrasts with Reference 6265 and its steel calibrated bezel.