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Lot Essay
This truly exceptional example of a Tiffany & Co. retailed reference 6264 in 14k yellow gold and dating from 1971, will capture the attention and hearts of all Rolex collectors.
The case has been preserved in excellent condition, with the hallmark for 14K gold, a squirrel, punched under the lug. All hallmarks are crisp and legible, and the top of the lugs feature sharp finishes throughout. There is a light layer of patina near the pushers, which gives this watch so much charisma. It takes a long time for patina to 'build', and one can conclude that the present watch has been untouched for years, having seen no intervention. The timepiece also features subsidiary registers which have turned a beautiful brown shade over time. This 'tropical' effect gives the watch immense character, and provides warmth and contrast to the dial, especially against the gold graphics and champagne background.
Of course the magical and pronounced signature of New York jewellers Tiffany & Co. on the dial lifts this watch into another dimension, highlighting the very famous relationship between Rolex and the legendary American jeweler. Rolex watches were only retailed by Tiffany & Co. in very small numbers, the Tiffany & Co. signature bestows an extra level of exclusivity and rarity along with the associated romance of the Tiffany & Co. name. This combination of details and its state of preservation underlines the incredible rarity and desirability of this watch.
This combination of details and its state of preservation underlines the incredible rarity and desirability of this watch. Truly a watch for the most exacting of collectors, it is without doubt one of the most attractive and best-preserved Tiffany & Co. signed reference 6264s to be offered at auction. And now being offered from an important collection.
Reference 6264.
Amongst all of the Cosmograph Daytonas, reference 6264 is one of the rarest, considered by collectors to be a transitional model, it was in production for only three years between 1969 and 1972. Together with reference 6262, it was the last Rolex chronograph watch featuring the simple round push-down buttons. All future Cosmograph references, starting with references 6263 and 6265, bear screw down chronograph buttons. Reference 6264 was available in stainless steel, as well as 14k and 18k gold. It has a bezel with black acrylic insert and white tachymeter graduation.
The case has been preserved in excellent condition, with the hallmark for 14K gold, a squirrel, punched under the lug. All hallmarks are crisp and legible, and the top of the lugs feature sharp finishes throughout. There is a light layer of patina near the pushers, which gives this watch so much charisma. It takes a long time for patina to 'build', and one can conclude that the present watch has been untouched for years, having seen no intervention. The timepiece also features subsidiary registers which have turned a beautiful brown shade over time. This 'tropical' effect gives the watch immense character, and provides warmth and contrast to the dial, especially against the gold graphics and champagne background.
Of course the magical and pronounced signature of New York jewellers Tiffany & Co. on the dial lifts this watch into another dimension, highlighting the very famous relationship between Rolex and the legendary American jeweler. Rolex watches were only retailed by Tiffany & Co. in very small numbers, the Tiffany & Co. signature bestows an extra level of exclusivity and rarity along with the associated romance of the Tiffany & Co. name. This combination of details and its state of preservation underlines the incredible rarity and desirability of this watch.
This combination of details and its state of preservation underlines the incredible rarity and desirability of this watch. Truly a watch for the most exacting of collectors, it is without doubt one of the most attractive and best-preserved Tiffany & Co. signed reference 6264s to be offered at auction. And now being offered from an important collection.
Reference 6264.
Amongst all of the Cosmograph Daytonas, reference 6264 is one of the rarest, considered by collectors to be a transitional model, it was in production for only three years between 1969 and 1972. Together with reference 6262, it was the last Rolex chronograph watch featuring the simple round push-down buttons. All future Cosmograph references, starting with references 6263 and 6265, bear screw down chronograph buttons. Reference 6264 was available in stainless steel, as well as 14k and 18k gold. It has a bezel with black acrylic insert and white tachymeter graduation.