ROLEX | A YELLOW GOLD CHRONOGRAPH WRISTWATCH WITH REGISTERS AND BRACELETREF 6265 CASE 3310915 OYSTER DAYTONA COSMOGRAPH CIRCA 1973

• cal. 727 manual winding movement, 17 jewels • champagne dial, applied baton indexes, 3 enginge-turned black subsidiary dials for constant seconds, 30-minute and 12-hour registers • 18k yellow gold Oyster case, bezel calibrated to 200 units, screw-down crown, chronograph pushers and case back • case, dial, and movement signed • with an 18k yellow gold Rolex Oyster bracelet and folding clasp

The movement and all chronograph functions are in working condition at the time of cataloguing. The plexi glass with minor signs of wear throughout and has been replaced. All lumes has been relumed and is beautifully shaped except at 3 o'clock where it has flattened. The bezel with minor surface wear throughout and tiny pinhead dings at places. The band with surface wear and dings throughout and particularly toward all lugs. Underneath all lugs with surface scratches from removing the bracelet. The case has been excessively polished especially toward the band at the case back. The milling to the case back has slightly loss its edges. Inside case back is stamped 6239. The movement with minor signs of tarnishing to the screws and base plate. The bracelet is slightly stretched with folding clasp stamped "7205A; X4", and end links stamped 57B. * Please note that the movement has not tested for the accuracy of time and may need service at the buyer's expense. Please note that Sotheby's does not guarantee the future working of the movement.
"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."

Accompanied by a Rolex presentation box. Rolex launched references 6263 and 6265 in 1969, replacing the first Oyster Cosmograph model 6240. The yellow gold Cosmograph Daytona with screw-down pushers was in production for almost 20 years.

The present example is fitted with a yellow gold Rolex Oyster bracelet. The gold colored dial stands out because of its very good overall condition and contrast with the black subsidiary dials.