Important Watches: Part I
Important Watches: Part I
Rolex
Daytona 'Big Red', Reference 6263 | A stainless steel chronograph wristwatch with bracelet | Circa 1979 | 勞力士 | Daytona 'Big Red' 型號6263 | 精鋼計時鏈帶腕錶，製作年份約1979
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May 14, 11:30 AM GMT
Estimate
40,000 - 60,000 CHF
Lot Details
Description
Rolex
Daytona 'Big Red', Reference 6263
A stainless steel chronograph wristwatch with bracelet
Circa 1979
勞力士
Daytona 'Big Red' 型號6263精鋼計時鏈帶腕錶，製作年份約1979
Dial: silvered
Calibre: cal. 727 manual winding, 17 jewels
Case: stainless steel, screw-down case back
Case number: 6'392'092
Closure: stainless steel Rolex Oyster bracelet and folding clasp
Size: 37.5 mm diameter, bracelet circumference approximately 195 mm
Signed: case, dial and movement
Box: no
Papers: yes
Accessories: Rolex Guarantee, instruction manual, original invoice and document holder
The reference 6265 and 6263 exemplifies the evolution of the Rolex Daytona. Introduced in 1969, the reference retained the classic acrylic tachymeter bezel inset originally seen on the references 6241, and is enhanced with screw-down waterproof pushers and crown as opposed to the earlier pump chronograph pushers also found on the reference 6239 & 6241.
Inside, the 6263 is fitted with the famous calibre Valjoux 727, which was an evolution from the calibre 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 calibre 4030 in 1988.