ROLEX | DAYTONA, REF 6265STAINLESS STEEL CHRONOGRAPH WRISTWATCH WITH BRACELET AND TROPICAL SUBSIDIARY DIALSCIRCA 1972

Dial: silvered Calibre: cal. 727 manual winding, 17 jewels Case: stainless steel, screw-down back Case number: 3'032'062 Closure: stainless steel Rolex Oyster bracelet and folding clasp Dimensions: 37 mm, bracelet circumference approx. 190 mm Signed: case, dial and movement Accessories: Rolex presentation case

MVT: is running at the time of cataloguing and the chronograph working. CASE: in very good condition with very sharp case lines and nice metal-brushed finishing to the lugs. There are some minor dings and fine scratches visible when closely examining the case. The upper chronograph pushers has been changed at a service. The bracelet, reference 7835, in honest and attractive condition with some signs of wear. The clasp is stamped 1-71 and the endlinks are stamped 271. DIAL: in very good condition with minor surface blemishes visible with the naked eye when closely examining the dial. The subsidiary dials have turned 'tropical' and taken on a fine dark brown color. The luminous indexes have aged nicely and taken on a uniform patina and only the index at 9 o'clock is partially lacking. The luminous plots react evenly under UV light and fade right after exposure. 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 1970s and produced until 1987, references 6263 and 6265 were the first in the series of manual winding Rolex Cosmographs to bear the waterproof Oyster case and screw-down chronograph pushers. The case and crown were slightly larger in comparison to previous models, which gave the model a very distinctive look. The present watch features an MK1 bezel and attractive tropical brown sundials, indeed setting it apart.