• Important Watches auction at Christies

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    14 November 2011

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    Lot 110

    Rolex. A fine and rare 18K gold chronograph wristwatch with Guarantee and box

    SIGNED ROLEX, OYSTER, COSMOGRAPH, REF. 6265/6263, CASE NO. 6'581'494, MANUFACTURED IN 1983

    Price realised

    CHF 62,500

    Estimate

    CHF 40,000 - CHF 60,000

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    Rolex. A fine and rare 18K gold chronograph wristwatch with Guarantee and box
    Signed Rolex, Oyster, Cosmograph, ref. 6265/6263, case no. 6'581'494, manufactured in 1983
    Cal. 727 nickel-finished lever movement, 17 jewels, champagne brushed dial, applied baton numerals, luminous accents, luminous hands, three engine-turned black subsidiary dials for constant seconds, 30 minutes and 12 hours registers, tonneau-shaped water-resistant-type case, blank bezel calibrated for 200 units, screw back, screw down crown, two screw down chronograph buttons in the band, 18K gold Rolex buckle, case, dial and movement signed
    37 mm. diam.

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    Lot Essay

    With Rolex Full One Year Warranty dated 24 July 1987 and fitted wooden brown presentation box.

    The present "Cosmograph Daytona" is a particularly fine example of the celebrated reference 6263, standing out by its beautiful, well-preserved original condition, the overall appeal enhanced by the attractive champagne-coloured dial.

    Reference 6263 was introduced into the market in 1971. Different versions of the model are described and illustrated in I Cronografi Rolex - La Leggenda, Pucci Papaleo Editore, pp. 328 - 335.

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    Special Notice


    Prospective buyers should be aware that the importation of Rolex watches into the United States is highly restricted. Rolex watches may not be shipped into the USA and can only be imported personally. Generally a buyer may import only one watch into the USA. For further information please contact our specialists in charge of the sale. Please note other countries may have comparable import restrictions for luxury watches.


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