Lot 72
Lot 72
The property of a private collector
ROLEX. AN OYSTER COSMOGRAPH DAYTONA WRISTWATCH WITH AN ADDITIONAL DIAL, REF. 6265

CASE NO: 6’047’567, INSIDE CASEBACK STAMPED 6265

Price Realised USD 68,750
Estimate
USD 50,000 - USD 80,000
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ROLEX. AN OYSTER COSMOGRAPH DAYTONA WRISTWATCH WITH AN ADDITIONAL DIAL, REF. 6265

CASE NO: 6’047’567, INSIDE CASEBACK STAMPED 6265

Price Realised USD 68,750
Price Realised USD 68,750
Details
IRCA: 1979
CASE MATERIAL: Stainless steel
DIAMETER: 37 mm.
STRAP MATERIAL: Black leather strap
DIAL: White with black subsidiary dials and Daytona script in red
MOVEMENT: Cal 727, manual-winding
FUNCTIONS: Time, chronograph
BUCKLE: Stainless steel buckle

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Lot Essay

Launched in the 1970s, the reference 6265 is the sister reference of the 6263. Inheriting attributes of reference 6240, the chronograph bears the “Oyster” designation on the upper-half of its dial and is built with screw-down pushers, a screw back and screw-down crown. Made in steel, 14 and 18 karat gold, it is estimated that over a 20 year period, only 24,000 reference 6263 and 6265 were produced in stainless steel.

Housing the Valjoux 727 movement and a dial with cherry red “Daytona” signature, the chronograph was made with a slightly wider case, giving the wristwatch a more athletic feel than earlier references. Adding to its appeal, the timepiece is in very good overall condition and is offered with a very collectible additional black red Daytona "sigma" dial. Furthermore, the owner specially requested for the timepiece to be fitted with an attractive black bezel, commonly seen on the reference 6263.
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