Lot 275
  • 275

Rolex

Estimate
40,000 - 60,000 CHF
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Description

  • Rolex
  • A STAINLESS STEEL CHRONOGRAPH WRISTWATCH WITH REGISTERS, DATE AND SIGMA DIALREF 6265 CASE 4138236 'BIG RED' DAYTONA CIRCA 1975
  • stainless steel
  • diameter 37 mm, bracelet circumference approx. 155 mm
• cal. 727 manual winding movement, 17 jewels • black dial, applied baton indexes with luminescent dots, outer minute and 1/5 seconds divisions, subsidiary dials for constant seconds, 30-minute and 12-hour registers • stainless steel Oyster case, bezel with tachymeter scale calibrated for 200 units, screw-down crown, chronograph pushers and back • case, dial, and movement signed • with stainless steel Rolex Oyster bracelet with folding clasp

Condition

Movement running at the time of cataloguing. The dial and hands in very good condition, luminescent dot missing at 4. The hands likely replaced at service. The case with scuffs and scratcehs throughout dmall denting to the band visible under magnfiication. Insdie case back stamped 6262. Some scratching to the underside of th elugs where the bracelet has been removed. Overall good condition. Bracelet in good condition, some minor scratches consistent with age and wear. The watch has not been tested to determine the accuracy of its timekeeping. Please note that Sotheby's does not guarantee the future working of the movement and that a service may be required at the buyer's discretion.
"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."