.jpg?w=1)
.jpg?w=1)
.jpg?w=1)
.jpg?w=1)
Lot Essay
Carefully cherished throughout the years, the present specimen is a rare opportunity for the discerning Rolex collector to become the owner of the very rare 18k gold Daytona, reference 6263.
Beyond its rarity, the timepiece will captivate the heart of every Rolex enthusiast with its extremely well preserved case an bracelet. The case has preserved full proportions with crisp hallmarks and engraved serial and reference numbers. Another noteworthy feature is the four-digit number (in this instance 7072) engraved on the movement plate in front of the calibre number. This number corresponds to the number given for the C.O.S.C. test of the movement at the Geneva Observatory, a characteristic found exclusively on the cal. 727 movements of the gold cased references 6263 and 6265 from the 1970s and 1980s.
Reference 6263
Over the years, reference 6263 has become one of the most sought-after Rolex models. Introduced in 1969 as the sister reference of the 6265, it replaced the first Oyster chronograph, reference 6240. Fitted with the upgraded caliber 727 as well as screw down pushers enhancing its waterproof abilities, it bears the 'Oyster' designation on the upper-half of its dial and differed from the 6265 through its black bezel graduated to 200 units. The defining feature of the reference is undeniably the presence of the screw down pushers, which make the entire watch look larger, more sporting and masculine.
Beyond its rarity, the timepiece will captivate the heart of every Rolex enthusiast with its extremely well preserved case an bracelet. The case has preserved full proportions with crisp hallmarks and engraved serial and reference numbers. Another noteworthy feature is the four-digit number (in this instance 7072) engraved on the movement plate in front of the calibre number. This number corresponds to the number given for the C.O.S.C. test of the movement at the Geneva Observatory, a characteristic found exclusively on the cal. 727 movements of the gold cased references 6263 and 6265 from the 1970s and 1980s.
Reference 6263
Over the years, reference 6263 has become one of the most sought-after Rolex models. Introduced in 1969 as the sister reference of the 6265, it replaced the first Oyster chronograph, reference 6240. Fitted with the upgraded caliber 727 as well as screw down pushers enhancing its waterproof abilities, it bears the 'Oyster' designation on the upper-half of its dial and differed from the 6265 through its black bezel graduated to 200 units. The defining feature of the reference is undeniably the presence of the screw down pushers, which make the entire watch look larger, more sporting and masculine.