Rolex Daytona 6263

Rolex Cosmograph Daytona “Big Red”, Reference 6263 | A stainless steel chronograph wristwatch with bracelet, Circa 1978

PROPERTY OF A SOUTHEAST ASIAN COLLECTOR Rolex Cosmograph Daytona “Big Red”, Reference 6263 A stainless steel chronograph wristwatch with bracelet, Circa 1978 Dial: silvered Calibre: cal. 727 mechanical, 17 jewels Case: stainless steel, screw down case back Case number: 5'529'908 Closure: stainless steel Rolex Oyster bracelet and folding clasp Size: 37 mm diameter, bracelet circumference approximately 175 mm Signed: case, dial and movement Accessories: Rolex Garantie The Rolex Daytona is arguably one of the most beloved wristwatch designs in history, with its extensive range of references and variations captivating enthusiasts and enhancing its collectability. While there are a few exceptions, mechanical Daytona's are typically the most sought after, representing the earliest and perhaps the purest iteration of the entire line. The initial four-digit references, from 6239 to 6264, featured non-Oyster cases that were slightly slimmer and equipped with pump pushers. The later references, 6263 and 6265, marked the introduction of the Oyster Daytona's, which, thanks to their thicker waterproof cases and screw-down pushers, appear larger and are often preferred by collectors. The current reference 6263 is also equipped with the desirable “Big Red” dial, where the “Daytona” text above the 6 o’clock sub-dial is prominently printed in bright red and larger than in other references. Earlier 6263 models did not include the “Daytona” text at all, while later service dials displayed the “Small Red” variant with significantly smaller print. The distinctive and striking appearance of “Big Red” dials has made them particularly popular among collectors.勞力士 Cosmograph Daytona "Big Red" 型號6263 精鋼計時鏈帶腕錶，約1978年製 附帶證書