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Lot Essay
Consigned by a private collector, the present Rolex Daytona reference 6265 has been carefully cherished by the owner for over 25 years. The watch has developed a warm and attractive patina throughout the case, and the robust, thick lugs retain strong form and crisp hallmarks.
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 constructed with screw-down pushers, a screwed caseback, and a 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 and 18k gold. The reference 6265 chronograph was made with a slightly wider case, giving the wristwatch a more 'sporty' feel than earlier references. Produced from 1971 right up to 1988, it represents the last of the manual-winding Daytona models.
To note on the movement is a four-digit number (in this case 7487) engraved on the movement plate in front of the caliber number which corresponds to the number given for the C.O.S.C. test of the movement at the Geneva Observatory. This characteristic is exclusively found on caliber 727 movements on Rolex Daytona reference 6263 and 6265 models dressed in gold from the 1970s-80s.
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 constructed with screw-down pushers, a screwed caseback, and a 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 and 18k gold. The reference 6265 chronograph was made with a slightly wider case, giving the wristwatch a more 'sporty' feel than earlier references. Produced from 1971 right up to 1988, it represents the last of the manual-winding Daytona models.
To note on the movement is a four-digit number (in this case 7487) engraved on the movement plate in front of the caliber number which corresponds to the number given for the C.O.S.C. test of the movement at the Geneva Observatory. This characteristic is exclusively found on caliber 727 movements on Rolex Daytona reference 6263 and 6265 models dressed in gold from the 1970s-80s.