Lot 281
  • 281

Rolex

Estimate
20,000 - 40,000 USD
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Description

  • Rolex
  • A FINE STAINLESS STEEL CHRONOGRAPH WRISTWATCH WITH REGISTERS AND BRACELETREF 6263/6265 CASE 3986159 COSMOGRAPH DAYTONA CIRCA 1975
  • stainless steel
  • diameter 37.5 mm, bracelet circumference approximately 185 mm
• cal. 727 manual winding movement, 17 jewels • silvered dial, applied white gold faceted baton indexes with luminescent dots, Obélisque hands, black engine turned subsidiary dials for constant seconds, 30-minute and 12-hour registers, outer minute divisions • stainless steel Oyster case, black acrylic bezel calibrated for tachometer scale, screw down crown, pushers, and solid case back • case, dial, and movement signed • with a stainless steel Rolex rivet bracelet and folding clasp

Condition

The movement is running at time of cataloguing, however it was not tested for the accuracy of time or duration of the power reserve and may need service at the buyer's discretion. Please note that Sotheby's does not guarantee the future working of the movement. Case in overall good vintage condition with wear, scuffing and scratches consistent with age and use. Very small indentation to the lower left lug. Upper right lug with a light horizontal scratch. Bezel in good condition with one diamond indentation/scratch to the bezel and acrylic bezel insert between 1 and 2. Heavier scratches to the case back. Bracelet with light wear and is expandable. Clasp with scuffing. Chronograph function working properly. Dial in overall excellent condition. Light oxidation to the luminescent dots. Very small debris visible under a loop. Movement in excellent condition.
"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."

Catalogue Note

Rolex originally introduced Ref. 6263 in 1971. To improve their cases' waterproof technology, the company made Ref. 6263/6265 with screw down pushers and a larger winding crown. The present lot has an exceptionally preserved dial and original acrylic bezel. 

For further illustrations of this model, please see Paolo Gobbi & Filippo Vinardi, Cronografi Rolex: La Leggenda, 2004, p. 328–335.