Rolex Daytona 6263

Vintage Rolex Daytona 6263 Sigma Dial

92,604.86 Circa 1975 158464 C Vintage Mens No Box or Papers Stainless Steel Acrylic 37MM Stainless Steel Tachymetric 3986XXX Silver w/ Index hour markers, Tritium hands & Tritium lume 727 Manual Fixed Chronograph Stainless Steel Oyster Oysterclasp This Daytona is in overall great vintage condition consistent with age. The case is in good condition with normal signs of wear. The numbers are clearly visible between the lugs. The inside caseback is stamped “6265;" which is not uncommon. We see this often times with vintage Daytona models since the case backs for different references were interchangeable. The watch has retained its correct P301 screw-down pushers. The mark 1 bezel is in overall good, honest condition with some scratches and areas of delamination throughout. The dial is in overall excellent condition with light patina. The lume plots on the dial have developed patina and aged to an attractive yellow color. The hands have developed patina and the lume in the hands has aged to a similar yellow color as the lume on the dial. This watch has a 78350 bracelet with no. 571 end links and 12 links. The bracelet is in excellent overall condition with normal signs of wear and a bit of stretch between the links. The clasp is stamped "1/76" indicating its from 1976.  Rolex introduced the Daytona in 1963, and this model remains in production today. The reference 6263, launched around 1971, represents the last generation of the manually wound Daytona. Distinguished by its screw-down pushers and black acrylic bezel, the 6263 was offered in stainless steel with either a black dial with white sub-dials or a silver dial with black sub-dials. Rolex also produced exotic black or white dial variations, famously known as the “Paul Newman." Rolex also made versions in 14k and 18k gold. The model we’re offering features the sought-after “Sigma Dial,” marked by two Sigma symbols flanking the “T Swiss T” at the dial's edge, indicating the use of gold—specifically white gold—in its hands and hour markers. This distinction originated from a 1970s initiative by L’Association pour la Promotion Industrielle de l’Or (APIOR) to standardize the indication of precious gold in watches, a meaningful feature particularly for steel models, where stainless steel and white gold are similar in appearance. To read more about Sigma dials, refer to our article here . Notably, this silver dial version of the Daytona omits the word “Daytona” on the dial, bearing only "Rolex Oyster Cosmograph," offering a refined, minimalist appeal often favored by collectors. The 6263 is among the most coveted Daytona models, with demand growing significantly in recent years. Collectors appreciate the watch's bold yet classic look, highlighted by the black acrylic bezel and screw-down pushers.