Fine Watches
Fine Watches
Rolex
Reference 6265 Daytona 'Big Red' Daytona, A stainless steel chronograph wristwatch with bracelet, Circa 1978
Lot Closed
December 14, 03:44 PM GMT
Estimate
50,000 - 100,000 USD
Lot Details
Description
Reference 6265 Daytona 'Big Red' Daytona
A stainless steel chronograph wristwatch with bracelet, Circa 1978
Dial: black
Caliber: cal. Valjoux 727 mechanical, 17 jewels
Case: stainless steel, screw down case back
Case number: 5'528'872
Closure: stainless steel Rolex Oyster bracelet with folding clasp
Size: 37 mm diameter, bracelet circumference is approximately 175 mm
Signed: case, dial and movement
Box: yes
Papers: no
Accessories: Rolex presentation box with outer packaging, service box, full one year service warranty paper (undated), purchase receipt, dated February 15, 1983, and two additional links
The reference 6265 and 6263 exemplifies the evolution of the Rolex Daytona. Introduced in 1969, this reference retains the classic stainless steel tachymeter bezel, and is enhanced with screw-down pushers and crown as opposed to the earlier pump pushers seen in the reference 6239. This technology waterproofs the case alongside the screw down case back.
Inside, the 6265 is fitted with the famous caliber Valjoux 727, which was an evolution from the caliber 722-1 present on some 6239, 6241 and 6240. To further enhance its performance, Rolex replaced the balance to increase the precision by increasing vibrations from 18,000 to 21,000. This movement was eventually replaced by the automatic ‘Zenith’ chronograph caliber 4030 in 1988.
The present lot is well preserved and offers collectors a wonderful opportunity to acquire an early transitional Daytona model.