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Lot Essay
Beginning at the end of the 1960s, Rolex began producing the references 6262 and 6264. This new generation of Daytonas featured on the 6262 a metal bezel, and on the 6264 a black plastic bezel. They also featured the 727 caliber, a modified version of the Valjoux movement used on all of Rolex's manually wound production until 1987, when it was replaced by a modified Zenith El Primero movement.
The "Blue" Daytona dials are found on late reference 6239 and early reference 6262 such as the present watch. Originally, the designation of "Daytona" on the dial was white when it left the factory but a flaw in the paint pigmentation may have caused a color change over time to the very attractive light blue we see here. This configuration is today much sought-after by collectors as only a few examples have aged to this color. The present 6262 is furthermore offered here in overall very good condition. Notably, the watch was purchased at the legendary Dallas retailer Linz, which was a preeminent retailer of Rolex watches in Texas.
The "Blue" Daytona dials are found on late reference 6239 and early reference 6262 such as the present watch. Originally, the designation of "Daytona" on the dial was white when it left the factory but a flaw in the paint pigmentation may have caused a color change over time to the very attractive light blue we see here. This configuration is today much sought-after by collectors as only a few examples have aged to this color. The present 6262 is furthermore offered here in overall very good condition. Notably, the watch was purchased at the legendary Dallas retailer Linz, which was a preeminent retailer of Rolex watches in Texas.