Property from the Family of the Original Owner
Rolex
Reference 6265 Daytona | A stainless steel chronograph wristwatch with bracelet, Circa 1974
Auction Closed
June 15, 08:08 PM GMT
Estimate
35,000 - 70,000 USD
Lot Details
Description
Dial: silvered
Caliber: cal. 727 mechanical, 17 jewels
Case: stainless steel, monogramed screw down case back
Case number: 3'821'898
Closure: stainless steel Rolex Oyster rivet link bracelet with folding clasp
Size: 37 mm diameter, bracelet circumference approximately 185 mm
Signed: case, dial and movement
Box: yes
Papers: yes
Accessories: Rolex presentation box with outer packaging, Guarantee Paper dated 18 September 1975 (punched), traveling case, service invoice dated March 1981, diagnostic tests card, booklets, hangtag, and price tag
An iconic vintage Daytona model, the 6265 was produced from 1971 to around 1987 along with the reference the 6263, the two distinguished by the 6263 being fitted with a black acrylic insert bezel whereas the 6265 is fitted with a stainless steel bezel.
The 6265 is distinguished by its larger, screw-down pushers and crown, an evolution from earlier Daytonas which had pump pushers such as the 6239 and 6241 and the 'Pre-Daytona' 6238. The 6265 was also one of the last manually wound Daytona references to house a Valjoux movement. Powered by the Valjoux 727, the 6265 represents a significant step up in technological advancement from older Daytonas which housed the 722-1. The Valjoux 727 boasts a frequency of 21,600 vibrations per hour, compared to previous generations of Valjoux movements that had a frequency of 18,000 vibrations per hour.
We are pleased to offer the present lot from the family of the original owner, accompanied its original accessories.