SERIAL NO: 9038312

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Price Realised CHF 44,100

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ROLEX, STAINLESS STEEL 'DAYTONA BIG RED', REF. 6265

SERIAL NO: 9038312

Price Realised CHF 44,100

CIRCA: 1986
CASE MATERIAL: Stainless steel, case back engraved '8.5.1988 Mamma, Papa'
CASE DIAMETER: 37.5 mm.
BRACELET MATERIAL: Stainless steel
BRACELET SIZE: Approx. 185 mm. overall length
DIAL: Black, big red
MOVEMENT: Manual
FUNCTIONS: Chronograph
BOX: Yes
PAPERS: Yes
WITH: Garantie dated 1986, document holder, presentation box and outer packaging

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Lot Essay

Amongst the most highly coveted timepieces, the Rolex Daytona has established itself as a true icon within the world of watch collecting. From its origination, the model has encountered a multitude of variations from dials to cases and movements, all illustrating the incessant quest for innovations of Rolex, while staying true to its heritage.

Part of the most appreciated wristwatches, chronographs such as the present reference are cherished by collectors due to their rarified nature.

Reference 6265
Introduced during the 1970s, the reference 6265 was manufactured until 1987 and is the sister reference of the 6263. With the main difference between both chronographs residing in the bezel, the 6265 was assembled with a stainless steel, 14k and 18k gold case as well as the mechanical Valjoux caliber 727 succeeding the caliber 722-1. Bearing the Oyster signature on its dial, the case featured more athletic proportions than previous references and benefited from enhanced waterproofness with screw-down chronograph pushers, a screw-down case back and a wider winding crown.

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Movement: The movement is ticking at the time of cataloguing; however, a service is recommended. Christie’s does not guarantee the future working of the movement.
Case: With many scratches and dents, signs of wear. Case back with scratches and dents. With engraving '8.5.1988 Mamma, Papa'. Has been previously polished a long time ago. Glass is scratched.
Dial: Good. Some stains visible. Some lume plots are missing. Signs of oxidation, stains and scratches in the subdials.
Bracelet: With scratches and minor stretch. Has been previously polished a long time ago. Numbered 78350, end links 571, clasp code J3 (1985, March).
Box: The wooden presentation box is empty.
Overall condition: Good

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