View full screen - View 1 of Lot 14. Reference 6264 Daytona, A stainless steel chronograph wristwatch with bracelet, Circa 1971 勞力士  6264 型號 Daytona 精鋼計時鍊帶腕錶,約1971年製.

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Reference 6264 Daytona, A stainless steel chronograph wristwatch with bracelet, Circa 1971 勞力士 6264 型號 Daytona 精鋼計時鍊帶腕錶,約1971年製

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December 9, 06:15 PM GMT

Estimate

50,000 - 100,000 USD

Lot Details

Description

Reference 6264 Daytona

A stainless steel chronograph wristwatch with bracelet, Circa 1971


Dial: black

Caliber: cal. Valjoux 727 mechanical, 17 jewels

Case: stainless steel, screw down case back

Case number: 2’750’878

Closure: stainless steel Rolex Oyster folded bracelet with folding clasp

Size: 37 mm diameter, bracelet circumference is approximately 170 mm

Signed: case, dial and movement

Box: no

Papers: no

Accessories: Rolex service invoice dated January 29, 2016 and service pouch

Reference 6264, like its sister Reference 6262, was available for approximately just over two years. Both models were the last Daytona’s to be produced with ‘pump’ chronograph pusher, but they did feature the newer, uprated caliber 727 movement with an increased vibrations per hour rate of 21,6000 from 18,000. The sole distinguishing feature between the two watches is the acrylic bezel found on the 6264 whereas the 6262 wore a steel bezel. During its short production period, it is believed that less than 1,700 examples of a 6264 in stainless steel were ever made. The owner of this timepiece was a Dentist from a small town in the Midwest. He came from a very poor family that financially struggled throughout his childhood. The owner paid for his own way through college by parking cars and working side jobs at night. He continued to work hard and made his own way through dental school. After 12 years of working as a Dentist, the owner was able to purchase his first Rolex in 1970 – the present reference 6264. This watch was his trustworthy everyday watch while practicing his craft. He would also enjoy wearing this watch while flying his private airplanes, hunting with his buddies and working on his investment properties. The Rolex 6264 represents success from years of hard work and dedication.