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ROLEX | 'PAUL NEWMAN' DAYTONA, REF 6264STAINLESS STEEL CHRONOGRAPH WRISTWATCH WITH PANDA DIAL AND BRACELETCIRCA 1970
Estimate
200,000 - 300,000 CHF
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Description
- Rolex
- 'PAUL NEWMAN' DAYTONA, REF 6264STAINLESS STEEL CHRONOGRAPH WRISTWATCH WITH PANDA DIAL AND BRACELETCIRCA 1970
Dial: white 'Panda'Calibre: cal. 727 manual winding, 17 jewelsCase: stainless steel, screw-down crown and back, inside stamped 6241Case number: 2'372'881Closure: stainless steel Rolex Oyster bracelet with folding claspDimensions: 37.5mm, bracelet circumference approx. 120mmSigned: case, dial and movement Accessories: none
Condition
MVT: running at the time of cataloguing. Chronograph functioning. CASE: in very good overall condition. The lugs are nice and thick, the case back with a nice milled edge, The numbers between the lugs are very crisp and easy to read without a loup. The underside of the lugs with minor surface wear. Inside of the the case stamped 6241. The bracelet slightly stretched, but in good overall condition. Bracelet reference 7835, endlinks 571. DIAL: in very good condition. All lume plots present and very nicely formed. They have aged uniformly to a nice bright yellow and react very nicely under UV. The watch has not been tested to determine the accuracy of its timekeeping. Please note that Sotheby's does not guarantee the future working of the movement and that a service may be required at the buyer's discretion.
"In response to your inquiry, we are pleased to provide you with a general report of the condition of the property described above. All dimensions in catalogue descriptions are approximate. Condition reports may not specify mechanical replacements or imperfections to the movement, case, dial, pendulum, separate base(s) or dome. Watches in water-resistant cases have been opened to examine movements but no warranties are made that the watches are currently water-resistant. Please note that we do not guarantee the authenticity of any individual component parts, such as wheels, hands, crowns, crystals, screws, bracelets and leather bands, since subsequent repairs and restoration work may have resulted in the replacement of original parts. Since we are not professional conservators or restorers, we urge you to consult with a restorer or conservator of your choice who will be better able to provide a detailed, professional report. Prospective buyers should inspect each lot to satisfy themselves as to condition and must understand that any statement made by Sotheby's is merely a subjective, qualified opinion. Prospective buyers should also refer to any Important Notices regarding this sale, which are printed in the Sale Catalogue. In particular, please note it is the purchaser's responsibility to comply with any applicable import and export matters, particularly in relation to lots incorporating materials from endangered species.NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF BUSINESS PRINTED IN THE SALE CATALOGUE."
**Please be advised that bands made of materials derived from endangered or otherwise protected species (i.e. alligator and crocodile) are not sold with the watches and are for display purposes only. We reserve the right to remove these bands prior to shipping."
"In response to your inquiry, we are pleased to provide you with a general report of the condition of the property described above. All dimensions in catalogue descriptions are approximate. Condition reports may not specify mechanical replacements or imperfections to the movement, case, dial, pendulum, separate base(s) or dome. Watches in water-resistant cases have been opened to examine movements but no warranties are made that the watches are currently water-resistant. Please note that we do not guarantee the authenticity of any individual component parts, such as wheels, hands, crowns, crystals, screws, bracelets and leather bands, since subsequent repairs and restoration work may have resulted in the replacement of original parts. Since we are not professional conservators or restorers, we urge you to consult with a restorer or conservator of your choice who will be better able to provide a detailed, professional report. Prospective buyers should inspect each lot to satisfy themselves as to condition and must understand that any statement made by Sotheby's is merely a subjective, qualified opinion. Prospective buyers should also refer to any Important Notices regarding this sale, which are printed in the Sale Catalogue. In particular, please note it is the purchaser's responsibility to comply with any applicable import and export matters, particularly in relation to lots incorporating materials from endangered species.NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF BUSINESS PRINTED IN THE SALE CATALOGUE."
**Please be advised that bands made of materials derived from endangered or otherwise protected species (i.e. alligator and crocodile) are not sold with the watches and are for display purposes only. We reserve the right to remove these bands prior to shipping."
Catalogue Note
The 6264 is among the rarest of all Daytona references due to its short production span of only one year and was launched in 1970 alongside reference 6262. The two models can be distinguished by the different types of bezels used. While the 6262 is fitted with an engraved solid steel bezel, the 6264 comes with a black acrylic bezel insert such as seen on the present lot.
Equipped with pump pushers, the 6264 looks identical to its predecessor reference 6241 and only differs by the movement used. Instead of the calibre 722 with 18'000 beats per hour, the faster and newer calibre 727 was used, vibrating 21'600 times per hour.
After its short production run, the 6264 was replaced by reference 6263 which featured a thicker Oyster-style case with screw-down chronograph pushers. Thus, the 6264 is a rare transitional reference linking the low-beat, pump pusher Daytonas and the high-beat, screw-down pusher Daytonas. In fabulously original condition, the dial is extremely well preserved. The lumes are aged nicely and consistently with each other and now have turned a more orange colour. They also react nicely under UV and the dial itself overall is in really in great condition. The mark 1 insert is also correct and the case is in a state of great preservation.
Equipped with pump pushers, the 6264 looks identical to its predecessor reference 6241 and only differs by the movement used. Instead of the calibre 722 with 18'000 beats per hour, the faster and newer calibre 727 was used, vibrating 21'600 times per hour.
After its short production run, the 6264 was replaced by reference 6263 which featured a thicker Oyster-style case with screw-down chronograph pushers. Thus, the 6264 is a rare transitional reference linking the low-beat, pump pusher Daytonas and the high-beat, screw-down pusher Daytonas. In fabulously original condition, the dial is extremely well preserved. The lumes are aged nicely and consistently with each other and now have turned a more orange colour. They also react nicely under UV and the dial itself overall is in really in great condition. The mark 1 insert is also correct and the case is in a state of great preservation.