RARE WATCHES, FINE JEWELS & MODERN ART

Monaco, Jul 17, 2018

LOT 109A

ROLEX DAYTONA 6263 WITH SILVERED DIAL AND TROPICAL REGISTERS A fine and very rare stainless steel chronograph wristwatch with chocolate "tropical" brown registers. Among the first generation of 6263 with its serial number 2.6 million. The overall case condition is quite astounding. Featuring original Mk 1 pushers and Mk 1 bezel, it displays sharp edges and satin finishes to the top of the lugs. Une belle et très rare montre chronographe en acier avec cadran argenté et compteurs marronés "tropical". Parmi les premières générations de 6263 avec son numéro de série en 2,6 millions, la montre a conservé ses poussoirs "millerighe" d'origines et sa lunette d'époque en très bon état.

EUR 100,000 - 150,000


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Grading System
Grade:
Case: 2-8

Very good

Slightly scratched
Movement: 3*

Good

Overhaul recommended, at buyer's expense
Dial: 2-01

Very good

HANDS Original

Brand Rolex

Model Daytona

Reference Ref. 6263 / 6239

Year 1970

Bracelet Rolex oyster 7835 / 257

Numbers Case N. 2653771

Caliber 727

Signature Case, Dial and Movement

Notes

Rolex launches the reference 6263 and the 6265, in 1969 replacing the first "Oyster" chronograph, the reference 6240 which appeared in 1965. The references 6263 and 6265 were published in stainless steel or gold and included the calibre Valijoux 727. The case back stamped 6241 is correct, that early reference 6263s were fitted with the leftover case backs of references 6241 and 6239 Rolex lance la référence 6263 et la 6265, en 1969 en remplacement du premier chronographe "Oyster", la référence 6240 qui est apparue en 1965. Les références 6263 et 6265 ont été publiées en acier inoxydable ou en or et comportaient le calibre Valijoux 727. Le fond de boîte gravée 6241 est correct. En effet les premières références 6263 étaient munies des fonds de boîtes restants. Références 6241 et 6239.

CONDITIONS AND INFORMATION FOR BUYERS

For Jewels the buyer will pay to the order of Monaco Legend Group, in addition to the hammer price, a buyer’s premium of:
until 1.000.000 €: 28.80% TTC. (24% HT).
Major of 1.000.000 €:15% TTC (12,5% HT).
Watches are submitted to a premium of:
Until 250.000 €: 28.80% TTC. (24% HT). From 250.001 to 999.999 €: 24%TTC. (20% HT).
Major of 1.000.000 €:15% TTC. (12,5% HT).
Artworks are submitted to a fix premium of 30% TTC. (25% HT).
Vehicles are submitted to a premium of: Until 50.000 €: 18% TTC. (15% HT)
Major of 50.000 €: 15% TTC. (12,5% HT)
The lots marked with a * are liable to the relevant import VAT:
› › 20% of the additional charge for the watches and jewels.
› › 5.5% of the additional charge for the artworks.