Important Modern & Vintage Timepieces

Hong Kong, Apr 28, 2019

LOT 508

ROLEX DAYTONA REF 6263/6265 BIG RED STAINLESS STEEL.

HKD 580,000 - 800,000

CHF 72,500 - 100,000 / USD 74,400 - 102,000

Sold: HKD 775,000

Rolex, Oyster Cosmograph Daytona manual winding wristwatch with round button chronograph, registers, steel bezel with tachometer and a stainless steel rolex ref. 78350 oyster bracelet.


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Grading System
Grade: AAA

Excellent

Case: 3-8

Good

Slightly scratched

Movement: 2*

Very good

Overhaul recommended, at buyer's expense

Dial: 3-01

Good

HANDS Original

Brand Rolex

Model Daytona

Reference Ref. 6263 / 6265

Year Circa 1986

Calibre  727

Case No. 9323876

Bracelet Rolex oyster steel with deployant clasp 78350 with 571 ends, approx. overall length 190mm

Caliber 727

Dimensions Ø 37mm

Signature Dial, Case and movement

Accessories Original Rolex fitted box, original certificate.

Notes

Rolex Ref 6263/6265 BIG RED DAYTONA Rolex 6263 and 6265 were the last references of Rolex Daytona fitted with hand-wound movements produced from1971 to 1988. The reference 6265 features a steel bezel with a tachymeter track for measuring speeds, whereas the reference 6263 features a black acrylic bezel. The present Ref 6265 is known as a "Big Red" or "Floating Big Red," the "DAYTONA "print on the dial in red. This is a rare version where there is more space between the word "DAYTONA" and the hour register. The present watch is the property from a Hong Kong collector, in exceptional condition., the original big red dial in superb condition, all the luminous are present and complete with nice patina which perfectly matching with the hands. The case in very lovely condition fitted with its original bezel and original 78350 bracelet with 571 end links in well-preserved condition. Furthermore, it accompanied by Rolex original box, original punch number guarantee with country code 400.