Ref. 6264, inside case back stamped 6239A very rare and attractive stainless steel chronograph wristwatch “tropical” brown registers and bracelet, retailed by Bucherer, accompanied with presentation box, original booklet, and guarantee
Manufacturer: Rolex
Year: 1970
Reference No: 6264, inside case back stamped 6239
Case No: 2’750’768
Model Name: Cosmograph Daytona
Material: Stainless steel
Calibre: Manual, cal. 727, 17 jewels
Bracelet/Strap: Stainless steel Rolex Oyster bracelet, stamped 7835 19, end links stamped 271, max overall length 195mm
Clasp/Buckle: Stainless steel Rolex deployant clasp, stamped 2.71
Dimensions: 36.5mm diameter
Signed: Case, dial, movement, and bracelet signed.
Accessories: With Bucherer presentation box, original Rolex Guarantee stamped Bucherer AG, dated Sept 18, 1973, and product literatureIntroduced in the late 1960s, the reference 6264, along with its companion model, reference 6262, was the last Rolex Daytona model to feature round “pump”-style chronograph pushers. With the release in 1969 of the references 6263 and 6265, Rolex committed to the screw-down pushers for enhanced water resistance. The 6264 is amongst the rarest of all Daytona references with a production span of approximately three years. Produced in stainless steel, 18K and 14K gold, there are believed to be only approximately 1700 examples in stainless steel. Housed with the upgraded caliber 727, the model was the successor to the reference 6241 with a black acrylic bezel and white tachometer graduation.
The present example is sure to attract passionate connoisseurs both for its excellent overall condition with sharp milling to the case back, beautifully preserved outline and crisp factory finish to the underside of the lugs, as well as the exceptional “tropical” silver dial featuring subsidiary dials that have aged to a uniform and beautiful dark chocolate brown tone. Fresh-to-the-market and consigned by the original owner, the watch is enhanced with the original Bucherer presentation box and Rolex Guarantee stamped by the prestigious Swiss retailer. Vintage Daytona Cosmograph watches are one of the most desirable timepieces in today’s collectors’ watch market. The present lot presents a rare opportunity to own of the most sought after references, made even more desirable with its superb dial, original owner provenance, exceptional state of preservation, and completeness.
