Details

CIRCA: 1974
CASE MATERIAL: Steel
CASE DIAMETER: 38mm
BRACELET MATERIAL: Steel Oyster
BRACELET SIZE: 6.2 inches / 157.5mm
DIAL: Silvered
MOVEMENT: Manual
FUNCTIONS: Chronograph
CALIBER: Valjoux 727
BOX: No
PAPERS: No
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The presently offered wristwatch is a very attractive example of a “Big Red” Daytona reference 6263, the name derived from the bright red "Daytona" designation, a most popular model in today's market. The reference 6263 was first introduced to the market in the early 1970s where the “Daytona” designation is found on examples from the mid-1970s onwards, and was available in stainless steel, 14k and 18k gold. The model was fitted with the " Oyster" or "screw down" chronograph buttons and a bezel with black plastic insert, the tachymeter scale printed in white. This Rolex Daytona 6263 ‘Big Red’ dates to 1974.

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