Rolex Daytona 6263

Rolex Daytona

Box : No Papers : No Age : 1980s Movement : manual Case Size : 37mm Case : Stainless Steel Dial : Black Baton Bracelet : Stainless Steel Oyster LOT : 77291 Location : Hong Kong, Hong Kong Seller : Ajazulhaq Currency : HKD KEY FACTS This Rolex Daytona is being offered by a private seller in the UK A highly sought after vintage example of Rolex's iconic chronograph The serial number suggests this example was produced in 1986 Presented as a watch-only lot - the original display box and warranty papers are not included The vendor confirms the watch to be in good working order, with some marks on the case and bracelet commensurate with age ABOUT THIS WATCH Among Rolex’s extensive catalogue of iconic vintage models, the Daytona ref. 6263 stands out as one of the most highly sought-after Produced from 1971 through to 1988, it marks the final era of the manual-winding Daytona before the transition to automatic movements This example features a striking black dial with contrasting silver sub-dials, housed within a stainless steel case measuring 37mm in diameter Unlike its sister reference 6265, which features a metal bezel, the 6263 is fitted with a black acrylic bezel - a design detail that echoes the look of today’s Daytona models with ceramic bezels This particular version, nicknamed 'Big Red' by collectors, is characterised by the bold red "DAYTONA" script above the hour sub-register It remains faithful to its origins with a period-correct Oyster bracelet and is powered by the legendary Rolex calibre 727, a refined iteration of the manually wound Valjoux 727 chronograph movement This lot represents an opportunity to acquire one of the most desirable and collectible vintage Daytona models in existence