ROLEX | DAYTONA REF 6263 RETAILED BY TIFFANY & CO.: A RARE YELLOW GOLD CHRONOGRAPH WRISTWATCH WITH BRACELET CIRCA 1974

Dial: goldCaliber: cal. 727 manual winding, 17 jewelsCase: 14k yellow gold, screw down pushers, crown and solid case back, case back personally inscribedCase number: 3609159Closure: 14k yellow gold Rolex Jubilee bracelet and folding claspDimensions: 37 mm diameter, bracelet circumference approximately 180 mmSigned: case, dial and movement Accessories: Rolex service box, One Year Service Warranty dated November 30, 1999, service estimate, consumer invoice and counter claim check card dated May 5, 2008, service booklet, polishing cloth

Case: The case is in good overall condition, and has seen a polishing in its past. The pushers and crown are 18k gold, not 14k, and were replaced during a service by Rolex. There is some minor surface scratching visible throughout from wear. The case back is personally inscribed "B.R.B. 1975" Bracelet with equivalent wear and stretch. Dial: The dial is in good overall condition. There is partial loss to the luminous hour markers at 3, 4, 6, and 7 o'clock hour positions. Movement: The movement received a full factory movement service at Rolex roughly 10 years ago. The chronograph function is operating properly. 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
"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."

The reference 6263, and its companion the 6265, were introduced in the late 1960s as an evolution of the 6239 and 6241. They retained the option of having either an acrylic or metal bezel, but added extra water protection by having screw down pushers for the chronograph. The movement was also upgraded to the cal. 727. The model continued to be offered in stainless steel and gold, with a select few destined for the American market cased in 14k yellow gold. The present lot is further distinguished by bearing the signature of Tiffany & Co. on the dial, fitting for the 14k yellow gold case and accompanying 14k yellow gold Jubilee bracelet, made in the U.S.A. According to our research, this is only the second example of a 14k yellow gold Daytona 6263, retailed by Tiffany & Co., to come to market.