Rolex Daytona 6265

Rolex Ref. 6265 A rare and attractive yellow gold chronograph wristwatch with black dial and bracelet

Manufacturer : Rolex Year : Circa 1980 Reference No : 6265 Movement No : 10'722 Case No : 6'581'525 Model Name : Cosmograph Daytona Material : 18K yellow gold Calibre : Manual, cal. 727, 17 jewels Bracelet/Strap : 18K yellow gold Rolex Oyster bracelet, end links stamped 71, max length 195mm Clasp/Buckle : 18K yellow gold Rolex deployant clasp Dimensions : 37mm Diameter Signed : Case, dial, movement and bracelet signed Reference 6265 was introduced to the market in 1969, and ceased production in 1987. While the reference was mainly cased in stainless steel, limited amounts were also cased in 18K or 14K yellow gold. As the Daytona was first and foremost a tool watch for professional drivers, the public mostly looked for the light and resistant steel version; the heavy, outlandish and more delicate gold variation made little sense at the time. Thus, notwithstanding its near 2 decades of production run, it is estimated that no more than 2000 examples were cased in gold. One of the peculiarities of the new calibre 727 (found on ref. 6262, 6263, 6264 and 6265) is that it had chronometer capabilities. While, however, steel Daytonas were not certified by COSC, the gold versions, doubtlessly due to their higher prestige, were indeed sent to COSC for certification. Thus, with some very early exceptions, they bear already the script now ubiquitous on all Daytonas: Rolex / Oyster / Superlative Chronometer / Officially Certified. The present watch is fitted with a superlatively well-preserved black dial, providing beautiful contrast against the yellow gold case.