Rolex

• cal. 727 manual winding nickel lever movement, 17 jewels • champagne dial, black engine-turned subsidiary dials for constant seconds, 30-minute and 12-hour register, black outer track with applied gilt indexes and gilt calibrations • Oyster case with screw-down crown and case back, black acrylic bezel calibrated for tachometer scale • case, dial and movement signed • with a gold plated Rolex buckle

The movement is running and the chronograph is functioning at the time of cataloguing, however it may benefit from a service soon. There are some very slight spots to the dial to the left of the Rolex signature but this is barely visible, overall the dial is in very good condition. There are scuffs throughout the case from wear, there are also a couple of scuffs to the bezel. Overall this is a beautiful example of this reference. The watch is numbered between the lugs 6264 and inside the case back 6241. The serial number between the lugs is 2357480. Important notice regarding importation of Rolex watches into the United States: Sotheby's cannot arrange for the delivery of Rolex watches to the USA because US law restrict 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."

Reference 6264 can be considered the rarest of the "Cosmograph" references, having only been produced for very few years from the late 1960's until 1972. It was available in 18K and 14K gold as well as stainless steel and was the last non-Oyster chronograph produced by Rolex. The reference appears in the Rolex workshop manual. The present lot bears two reference numbers, 6264 in between the lugs, which refers to the specific characteristics of this watch, and 6241 in the case back, which is common for a transitional reference.

The present example was formely illustrated and described in The Mondani Collection of Rolex Wristwatches, sold by Antiquorum in 2006.