Important Modern & Vintage Timepieces

Geneva, Nov 08, 2020

LOT 536

ROLEX, REF. 6263, DAYTONA FUERZA AEREA DEL PERU’

CHF 70,000 - 90,000

HKD 560,000 - 720,000 / USD 70,000 - 90,000

Fine and very rare stainless steel manual winding chronograph wristwatch delivered to the Peruvian Air Force . FAP engraving on the case back and sigma dial.


Grading System
Grade:
Case: 3-8

Good

Slightly scratched

Movement: 3*

Good

Overhaul recommended, at buyer's expense

Dial: 2-01

Very good

HANDS Original

Brand Rolex

Model Daytona

Reference 6263

Year Circa 1973

Case No. 3956027

Bracelet Stainless steel Rolex bracelet (78350/571), approx. overall length 175 mm

Caliber 727

Dimensions 37 mm

Signature Dial, case and movement

Notes

The Daytona reference 6263 is one of the most attractive manual winding chronograph and this military example is should to please the discerning connoisseur bought for it’s condition and rarity. The Peruvian Air Force was reorganized underthe presidency of Manuel Odria and was renamed in 1950 the Fuerza Aerea del Peru (sometimes abbreviated as FAP). Some Rolex watches were ordered for the Peruvian Airforce: for example DateJust, Gmt-Master and the famous Chronograph, from Ref. 6238 to Ref. 6263/6265.