Rolex Daytona 6265

Reference 6265 'Big Red' Daytona | A stainless steel chronograph wristwatch, Circa 1978

Dial: black Caliber: cal. 727 mechanical, 17 jewels Case: stainless steel, screw down case back Case number: 5'529'018 Closure: stainless steel Rolex Oyster bracelet with folding clasp Size: 37 mm diameter, bracelet circumference is approximately 180 mm Signed: case, dial and movement Accessories: Rolex Atelier de Restauration presentation box with outer packaging, Restoration invoice dated July 27, 2023, and Atelier de Restauration book confirming the watchReference 6265 'Big Red' Daytona | A stainless steel chronograph wristwatch, Circa 1978 Important Watches N11527_CZ3QG_01 N11527_CZ3QG_glam N11527_CZ3QG_02 N11527_CZ3QG_03 N11527_CZ3QG_04 N11527_CZ3QG_05 N11527_CZ3QG_T3_BP N11527_CZ3QG_BI_02 N11527_CZ3QG_BI_01 N11527_CZ3QG_BI_03 The watch was recently serviced by the Rolex Atelier de Restauration. The below indicates the work carried out as part of the restoration: Case Buffing of the case and bezel Cleaning of the crown, crown-tube and pushers Restoration of the bezel engravings Replacement of the plexigas crystal Bracelet Buffing of the bracelet and clasp Dial and hands No intervention on the dial and hands Movement Restoration of the movement Disaseembly, analysis and cleaning of all components Rhodium-plating of the main plate and bridges Restoration of the chronograph components Reassembly of the components, lubrication and adjustment of the chronograph function, correction of the movement rate and amplitude Final controls to guarantee Rolex's stringent performance requirements Case: The case and bracelet are in overall good condition with signs of previous polishing. Dial: The dial is in overall good condition. Signs of age to the subdials. The luminous plots at 3, 9 and 10 o'clock appear to have been restored. Movement: The movement is running at time of cataloging, however it was not tested for the accuracy of time or duration of the power reserve and may need service at the buyer's discretion. Please note that Sotheby's does not guarantee the future working of the movement.