ROLEX | REFERENCE 6265 DAYTONA, A STAINLESS STEEL CHRONOGRAPH WRISTWATCH WITH REGISTERS AND BRACELET, CIRCA 1972

The reference 6265, together with its cousin the 6263, is the ultimate evolution of the manual winding Daytona. Introduced in 1969, seven years after the 6239, the first Daytona. The 6265 remains faithful to the original model thanks to the stainless steel bezel. The main visible evolution is the presence of screw-down pushers as opposed to the earlier pump pushers. Inside, the 6265 is fitted with the famous caliber Valjoux 727, which was an evolution from the caliber 722-1 present on some 6239, 6241 and 6240. To further enhance its performance, Rolex replaced the balance to increase the precision by increasing vibrations from 18,000 to 21,000. This movement was eventually replaced by the automatic ‘Zenith’ chronograph caliber 4030 in 1988.

This piece is characteristic of the early production: the well preserved black dial is without sigma signs at 6 o'clock or big red Daytona above the subsidiary dial for hour register present on the later production. This watch is overall in very appealing and original condition as it still has its original screw-down pushers and Mark I bezel.

The present lot is an ideal opportunity for a collector to acquire an attractive Rolex Daytona 6265 preserved until today in the family of the original owner.