Rolex Daytona 6263

ROLEX DAYTONA REF 6263 SILVER BIG RED from 1985

Brand: ROLEX Model: DAYTONA Reference: 6263 Year: 1985 Serial: 912XXXXX Pushers: MK3 Bezel: Bakelite MK3 bezel Movement: Numbered MECA VALJOUX 727 Case: The case is very well preserved, exhibiting consistent geometry and homogeneous proportions. The lugs retain good thickness with well-defined angles. The watch shows even wear consistent with its age, without any major impacts or significant material loss. Dial: Original Big Red silver dial with all its tritium markers present. The patina is uniform across all the hour markers. The hands are original and feature tritium that perfectly matches the dial. The subdials are well-contrasted black, with typography consistent with the production period. Diameter: 37 mm Bracelet: Steel Oyster bracelet ref. 78350 with 571 endlinks. A matching set, in good overall condition. Accessories: None Description Our opinion: The Rolex Cosmograph Daytona is a sports chronograph launched in 1963 by Rolex SA. The Cosmograph Daytona belongs to the professional watch category of the Rolex range and was originally designed for racing drivers. Four generations of the Daytona have been released, in 1963, 1988, 2000, and 2016. The first generation is equipped with a manual-winding movement, the second with an automatic movement, and the third and fourth with a Rolex manufacture movement. The four-digit references form the historical and most sought-after basis of the Daytona collection. This reference example, number 6263, dating from 1985, features a consistent configuration with its original Silver Big Red dial, complete and homogeneous tritium, matching hands, correct bakelite bezel, and Valjoux 727 movement. A watch representative of the final years of production of manual-winding Daytonas. [Image caption: A watch representative of the final years of production of manual-winding Daytonas.] [Image caption: A watch representative of the final years of production of manual-winding Daytonas.]