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Property of the family of the original owner
Daytona, reference 6263 Montre bracelet chronographe en or jaune | Yellow gold chronograph wristwatch with bracelet Vers 1982 | Circa 1982
Lot Closed
September 29, 11:02 AM GMT
Estimate
70,000 - 120,000 EUR
Lot Details
Description
Rolex
Daytona, reference 6263
Montre bracelet chronographe en or jaune |
Yellow gold chronograph wristwatch with bracelet
Vers 1982 |
Circa 1982
Cadran: noir, champagne
Calibre: cal. 727 remontage manuel, 17 rubis
Numéro de mouvement: 10'141
Boîtier: or jaune 18K (750°/00), fond vissé
Numéro de boîtier: 7'426'684
Fermoir: bracelet Rolex Oyster en or jaune 18K (750°/00) et boucle déployante
Dimensions: 37.5 mm, circonférence du bracelet approx. 175 mm
Signé: boîtier, cadran et mouvement
Ecrin: non
Papiers: non
Accessoires: pochette de voyage Rolex
Dial: black, champagne
Calibre: cal. 727 manual winding, 17 jewels
Movement number: 10'141
Case: 18k yellow gold, screw-down back
Case number: 7'426'684
Closure: 18k yellow gold Rolex Oyster bracelet and folding clasp
Size: 37.5 mm, bracelet circumference approx. 175 mm
Signed: case, dial and movement
Box: no
Papers: no
Accessories: Rolex travel pouch
Poids brut 111.30 g |
Gross weight 111.30 g
The reference 6263, and its companion the 6265, were introduced in the late 1960s as an evolution of the 6262 and 6264.
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 after having been successfully tested on the elusive 6240.
The movement was also the calibre 727. The model continued to be offered in stainless steel and gold until 1988.
They are the ultimate evolution of the manual winding Rolex Daytona.
The gold versions of the reference 6263 were the first serially produced chronographs that were officially certified with the COSC. With the certification came the addition of the 'Superlative Chronometer Officially Certified' inscription on the dial.
The Reference 6263, thanks to its timeless design and the quality of its components, is rightly considered as a masterpiece of horology and a must-have in any serious collection. However, yellow gold versions even more sought-after as they are much rarer than their steel counterpart. The contrast between the black parts and the gold creates a striking effect, providing even further charisma to the timepiece.
This present example has been recently discovered by the family of its original owner.
The emergence of this fresh-to-the-market watch is a most exciting event for the international market and community.