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Lot Essay
The present timepiece is part of the highly-coveted Rolex reference 6265. Arguably the most sought-after manual-wound chronographs of the manufacture, it distinguishes itself from its counterparts through its rare "Sigma" dial.
Chronographs were bestowed with the Greek symbol “Sigma” to the bottom of their dial on each side of the “T Swiss T” signature, showcasing the union of the three Rolex dial makers: Singer, Stern and Beyeler to indicate that the applied baton numerals and hands were crafted of gold, in this instance white gold.
For a note on the "Goute A Prior", see Rolex Daytona, a legend is born by Carlo Pergola, Stefano Mazzariol, & Giovanni Doss, p. 82.
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, 14 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.
Chronographs were bestowed with the Greek symbol “Sigma” to the bottom of their dial on each side of the “T Swiss T” signature, showcasing the union of the three Rolex dial makers: Singer, Stern and Beyeler to indicate that the applied baton numerals and hands were crafted of gold, in this instance white gold.
For a note on the "Goute A Prior", see Rolex Daytona, a legend is born by Carlo Pergola, Stefano Mazzariol, & Giovanni Doss, p. 82.
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, 14 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.