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Lot Essay
Carefully cherished throughout the years, the present Daytona reference 6265 is without a doubt, one of the most beautiful and best preserved examples to be offered at auction in recent years.
Beyond its extreme rarity, the timepiece will captivate the heart of every Rolex enthusiast with its extremely well preserved case. The case has preserved full proportions and incredibly crisp hallmarks and engraved serial and reference numbers. The bracelet has developed a wonderful patina that is only seen on watches that have lain untouched in a safe for many years.
Another noteworthy feature is the five-digit number (in this instance 10825) 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.
Uniting rarity and superlative condition, the present timepiece represents a golden opportunity for the discerning collector of the finest vintage Rolex watches to add this legendary model to his or her collection.
Reference 6265
Launched in the 1970s, the reference 6265 is the sister reference of the 6263. Inheriting attributes of reference 6240, the standard version chronograph bears the 'Oyster' designation on the upper-half of its dial and is built with screw-down pushers, a screw back and screw-down crown. Manufactured over a period of approximately 17 years, gold examples of the reference were produced in small volume, estimated at approximately 10% of the overall production and were made in 14K as well as 18K gold. The 6265 chronograph was made with a slightly wider case, giving the wristwatch a more athletic feel than earlier references. Produced from 1971 right up to 1988, it represents the last of the manual-winding Daytona models.
Beyond its extreme rarity, the timepiece will captivate the heart of every Rolex enthusiast with its extremely well preserved case. The case has preserved full proportions and incredibly crisp hallmarks and engraved serial and reference numbers. The bracelet has developed a wonderful patina that is only seen on watches that have lain untouched in a safe for many years.
Another noteworthy feature is the five-digit number (in this instance 10825) 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.
Uniting rarity and superlative condition, the present timepiece represents a golden opportunity for the discerning collector of the finest vintage Rolex watches to add this legendary model to his or her collection.
Reference 6265
Launched in the 1970s, the reference 6265 is the sister reference of the 6263. Inheriting attributes of reference 6240, the standard version chronograph bears the 'Oyster' designation on the upper-half of its dial and is built with screw-down pushers, a screw back and screw-down crown. Manufactured over a period of approximately 17 years, gold examples of the reference were produced in small volume, estimated at approximately 10% of the overall production and were made in 14K as well as 18K gold. The 6265 chronograph was made with a slightly wider case, giving the wristwatch a more athletic feel than earlier references. Produced from 1971 right up to 1988, it represents the last of the manual-winding Daytona models.