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Lot Essay
Consigned by a Private Collector, this ravishingly beautiful reference 6264 in 18k yellow gold can only be described as a collectors dream. Almost never seen at auction, the 6264 immense rarity places it as one of the most desirable of all Daytona models.
Truly a watch for the most exacting of collectors, the present timepiece is offered with a superbly crisp case with a light patina and matching 18k gold riveted Oyster bracelet.
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.
Truly a watch for the most exacting of collectors, the present timepiece is offered with a superbly crisp case with a light patina and matching 18k gold riveted Oyster bracelet.
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.