Rolex

In 1971, Rolex introduced the brand’s last series of manually wound chronographs with the Reference 6265/63, marking the end of a decades long lineage. Improving upon the Daytonas which preceded it, these watches boasted waterproof “Oyster” cases with screw-down pushers and a larger crown, along with housing a new caliber: the Valjoux 727. As a result of this, the reference was also the first Daytona to be able to call itself a “Superlative Chronometer Officially Certified.”

Though these watches are already scarce today and always in high demand, the rarity increases exponentially if cased in gold. Of the estimated 40,000 units made of the reference 6263/65, only one in ten were made in yellow gold. Featuring an inserted bezel, the present watch is a reference 6263 cased in yellow gold and therefore falls into the rarest of the reference. The 'black on black' combination of the bezel and dial, coupled with the yellow gold case certainly makes for a bold yet classic combination that is sure to appeal to all discerning collectors. Found in attractive condition and offered with original punched Rolex certificate, this icon of vintage Rolex will elevate any serious collection.