Rolex

• cal. 727 manual winding movement, 17 jewels • bi-colour silvered and black dial, applied baton indexes, three engine-turned subsidiary dials for constant seconds, 30-minute and 12-hours registers • stainless steel Oyster case, steel bezel with tachometer scale calibrated to 200 units, screw-down crown, chronograph pushers, and back • case, dial and movement signed • with a stainless steel Oyster bracelet

Please note that the movement has not been tested for the accuracy of its time keeping and therefore a service should be carried out in the near future at the buyer's expense. The movement is running at the time of cataloguing, however is may benefit from a service soon. Chronograph is functioning. Dial in very good condition, some back stains to the tritium indexes. The hands in good condition and still slightly glow. The crisp case and the bracelet with some usual scuffs throughout. General very good condition. The bracelet is numbered - 78350 19 571 Very nice example.
"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."

The present watch is a very attractive and complete example of the reference 6265 which was first introduced in 1970 and remained available until 1987. Its cousin, reference 6263, differs from reference 6265 with its black acrylic bezel with a white tachometer scale.