Important Modern & Vintage Timepieces
Monaco, Jul 25, 2023
LOT 58
ROLEX, REF. 6265, DAYTONA "PAUL NEWMAN" NO STEP DIAL, YELLOW GOLD
EUR 100,000 - 200,000
USD 110,000 - 218,000 / HKD 860,000 - 1,710,000 / CHF 98,000 - 196,000
Sold: EUR 156,000
Fine and rare 18k yellow gold manual winding chronograph wristwatch with no step. Exotic champagne dial. With 18k yellow gold Oyster riveted bracelet.
| Grading System | |
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Grade: |
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Case: 2-08 |
Very good |
Movement: 2* |
Very good Overhaul recommended, at buyer's expense |
Dial: 2-01 |
Very good HANDS Original |
Brand Rolex, Switzerland
Model Daytona "Paul Newman"
Reference 6265
Year circa 1977
Movement No. 5158
Case No. 5035071
Material 18k yellow gold
Bracelet Rolex 18k yellow gold Oyster riveted bracelet with deployant clasp
Diameter 37 mm
Caliber Valjoux 727
Dimensions 37mm
Signature Dial, case and movement
Notes
Simultaneously launched, the Rolex ref. 6263 and ref. 6265 were introduced at the beginning of the 1970’s. Both were meant to replace the previous references 6262 and 6264. The chronograph’s screwed push-pieces on the case-band brought an essential improvement: the waterproofness at 50 metres.
Produced from 1971 to 1988, the Ref. 6265 is well known for its “sports look”, with the famous smooth bezel with tachymeter scale. Here, is presented the luxury version in18K yellow gold case and bracelet, with a beautiful “Champagne” "Paul Newman" dial. According to specialists, in a run of approximately 1’300 pieces, the Ref. 6265, 18K yellow gold version, has been produced approximately in 750 pieces. In this configuration, with an exotic dial so-called "Paul Newman", in reference to the famous eponymous actor, this watch is exceptionnally rare.