ROLEX | DAYTONA, REF 6263STAINLESS STEEL CHRONOGRAPH WRISTWATCH WITH BRACELET CIRCA 1978

Dial: blackCalibre: cal. 727 manual winding, 17 jewelsCase: stainless steel Oyster case, screw-down backCase number: 5'528'066Closure: stainless steel Rolex Oyster bracelet and folding claspDimensions: 37 mm, bracelet circumference approx. 180 mm Signed: case, dial and movementAccessories: Rolex presentation case 

MVT: running at the time of cataloguing. The chronograph functioning. CASE: in good condition. Some light sings of wear and polishing. Some wear to the bezel, split between 50 and 55. The bezel and pushers replaced during a service. DIAL: in very good condition. Service dial. Please note that the movement has not been tested for the accuracy of time and may need a service at the buyer's expense. Sotheby's does not guarantee the future working of the movement and we do not guarantee the authenticity of any individual component parts since subsequent repairs and restoration work may have resulted in the replacement of original parts. You are advised that watch straps or bands made of materials derived from endangered or otherwise protected species (i.e. alligator or crocodile) are not sold with the watch and we reserve the right to remove these straps or bands prior to shipping. Furthermore, the watch may not come with its original manufacturers strap or band. Prospective bidders should review the Conditions of Business, Authenticity Guarantee, the Guide for Prospective Buyers, and any Important Notice in the sale catalogue.
"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."

Introduced in the late 1960s, references 6263 and 6265 replaced the reference 6240 and were in production until the late 1980s. The model featured screw down pushers and carried the "Oyster" on the dial. The model was offered in either stainless steel or gold and the movement was also upgraded from a Valjoux 722 to the Valjoux 727. The reference 6263 also featured a bezel with black acrylic insert featuring a tachymeter scale printed in white and the 6265 featured a steel bezel with black enamel calibrations.

This 6263 Daytona remains in overall very attractive condition, its case maintains sharp edges and thick lugs, the dial, hands, bezel and pushers have all been upgraded during a servicing.