Forte dei Marmi Auction

Forte Dei Marmi, Jun 24, 2022

LOT 180

ROLEX
REF. 6265, DAYTONA, BLACK DIAL BIG RED, STAINLESS STEEL

EUR 40,000 - 80,000

USD 42,500 - 85,000 / HKD 334,000 - 670,000 / CHF 41,600 - 84,000

Sold: EUR 58,725

A rare manual-winding stainless steel chronograph wristwatch with black big red dial.


Grading System
Grade: AAA

Excellent

Case: 2-08

Very good

Movement: 3*

Good

Overhaul recommended, at buyer's expense

Dial: 2-01

Very good

HANDS Original

Brand Rolex

Model Daytona

Reference 6265

Year Circa 1985

Movement No. 18674

Case No. 9323947

Bracelet Original oyster stainless steel Length 175 mm (approx.)

Caliber 727

Dimensions 37 mm

Signature Dial, case and movement

Accessories Original Rolex punched warranty

Notes

Produced from 1971 to 1988 circa, Ref. 6265 included a slew of performance upgrades that really drove home the idea of this being a sport watch. As mentioned, the screw-down pushers help keep the case water-tight (in the late ‘60s Rolex had gone back to pump pushers, so the return of the screw-down pushers is notable.