Important Watches: Part I
Important Watches: Part I
Rolex
'Big Red' Daytona, Ref. 6265, Stainless steel chronograph wristwatch with bracelet Circa 1978 | 勞力士 | 6265型號「'Big Red' Daytona」精鋼計時鍊帶腕錶，約1978年製
Auction Closed
November 10, 02:59 PM GMT
Estimate
35,000 - 55,000 CHF
Lot Details
Description
Rolex
'Big Red' Daytona, Ref. 6265
Stainless steel chronograph wristwatch with bracelet
Circa 1978
Dial: silvered
Calibre: cal. 727 manual winding, 17 jewels
Movement number: 6'557
Case: stainless steel, screw-down back
Case number: 5'523'165
Closure: stainless steel Rolex Oyster bracelet and folding clasp
Dimensions: 37 mm, bracelet circumference approx. 175 mm
Signed: case, dial and movement
Box: yes
Papers: no
Accessories: Rolex presentation case
References 6263 and 6265 began production in the early 1970s. The bezel type differentiated the two from one another, with reference 6263 featuring an acrylic bezel and reference 6265, like the present lot, fitted with a metal bezel.
The 6263 and 6265 models are further distinguished from their preceding references by the introduction of larger, screw-down chronograph pushers and winding crown and the addition of 'Oyster' signed to the dial. The introduction of these attributes marked the standard for all future references and are still utilized on Daytona models to this day.
The 6263 and 6265 models are further distinguished from their preceding references by the introduction of larger, screw-down chronograph pushers and winding crown and the addition of 'Oyster' signed to the dial. The introduction of these attributes marked the standard for all future references and are still utilized on Daytona models to this day.