Rolex

The last in the long lineage of the hand-wound Rolex Daytonas were the references 6263 and 6265, produced from 1969 to 1988. The former came with a black acrylic bezel, as in this instance, and the latter with a stainless-steel bezel.

They are regarded as the ultimate evolution of the vintage Daytona models. Superseding references 6262 and 6264 and following the success of the experimental 6240, the 6263 and 6265 models are further distinguished from their preceding references by the introduction of larger, screw-down chronograph pushers and winding crown and the addition of 'Oyster' signed to the dial. The introduction of these attributes marked the standard for all future references and are still utilised on Daytona models to this day.

The present piece is fitted with its highly sought-after original Big Red floating dial. The watch retains its original matching bezel as well as its 78350 bracelet with its correct 571 endlinks.

It is further accompanied by the original Rolex Guarantee and presentation case.

The piece also comes with its original invoice proving that it was originally sold by Leroy. Such document is a treasure in itself as, to the best of our knowledge, no other Rolex 6263 is known to have survived with such invoice linking it to the famous Horloger de la Marine.

The watch further comes with an original Rolex 6265 stainless steel bezel. The owner bought it a few years after purchasing the watch to give it a different look.

This watch was until today preciously kept by its original and only owner who purchased it new.

This lot is an incredibly rare opportunity to acquire a fresh to the market, one owner and piece accompanied by its original accessories.