Rolex

• cal. 727 nickel lever movement, 31 jewels • bi-color black and white dial, applied square indexes and luminous dots, luminous steel baton hands, subsidiary dial for constant seconds, 30-minute and 12-hour registers, outer minute and 1/5 seconds divisions • stainless steel brushed and polished Oyster case, screw-down crown, pushers and case back, black acrylic bezel calibrated for 200 units • case, dial and movement signed • with a stainless steel Oyster bracelet

Movement running at time of cataloging, however it was not tested for the accuracy of time and may need service at the buyer's discretion. Chronograph functions correctly. Case is in good condition with wear consistent with use and slight polish to the case band to the top left lug. Small swirls and scratches overall, slight wear on the lugs close to the bezel. Bezel in good condition, acrylic insert with slight scratches. Dial in very good condition with slight patina to the luminous material. Movement in good condition with some loss to the finish.
"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."

Datyonas with 'exotic' dials are amongst the most iconic of all Rolex models and are popularly named after the legendary actor Paul Newman who was known to have worn one. This reference 6263 has the two-tone 'Panda' dial 'Paul Newman', so-called for the striking contrast between the white dial and its black subsidiary dials.