Lot 90
  • 90

Rolex

Estimate
20,000 - 30,000 USD
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Description

  • A Stainless Steel Chronograph Wristwatch with BraceletRef 6263/6265 No 3590478 Oyster Cosmograph Daytona Circa 1972
  • stainless steel with bracelet
  • diameter 37 mm, thickness 13 mm, bracelet circumference 170 mm
• cal. 727 manual winding movement, 17 jewels • black dial, applied baton indexes, 3 white subsidiary dials for constant seconds, 30-minute and 12-hour registers • stainless steel Rolex Oyster case, black bezel calibrated to 60 units, screw down case back, crown, and chronograph buttons • case, dial, and movement signed • with a stainless steel Rolex Oyster bracelet with folding clasp

Condition

Watch running at time of cataloguing, however it was not tested for the accuracy of time and may need service at the buyer’s discretion. Case in very good crisp condition with slight rubbing to the top right lug and bottom left lug. Bezel with no chips or cracks and in very good condition. Reset pusher remains attached but cannot screw down. Case back in very good condition with light scratches and retains the original gold sticker (green writing has rubbed off). Movement in excellent condition. Dial in very good condition and all original with extremely well preserved silver signature and indexes, excellent condition hands, slight blemish to the 60 on the constant seconds subdial. Overall and excellent example of an early Daytona.
"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."