ROLEX | A FINE AND RARE STAINLESS STEEL CHRONOGRAPH WRISTWATCH WITH REGISTERS AND BRACELETREF 6263 CASE 7627604 OYSTER COSMOGRAPH DAYTONA CIRCA 1983

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

The movement is running, the chronograph is functioning. The dial is in very charismatic condition. The lume plots have aged and there is only minor tarnishing. The insert with minor surface wear. The case is unpolished but with surface wear through our that can be seen with naked eye. Overall, a nice and original example. * Please note that the movement has not tested for the accuracy of time or duration of the power reserve and a service might be required at the buyer's expense. **The strap of this wristwatch is made from an endangered species, please refer to important notices for further information.**
"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."

Consigned by the family of the original owner, this "big red" is an incredibly original Daytona. The case is retaining its original proportions and still very crisp. The dial is very charismatic and the lume plots have aged a very warm orange, which is consistent with the hands. A lovely and original example overall fresh to the market.