Rolex Daytona 6265

Daytona 'Big Red', Reference 6265 | A stainless steel chronograph wristwatch with bracelet | Circa 1979 Rolex

Dial: silvered Calibre: cal. 727 manual winding, 17 jewels Case: stainless steel, screw-down case back Case number: 6'223'594 Closure: stainless steel Rolex Oyster bracelet and folding clasp Size: 37 mm diameter, bracelet circumference approximately 195 mm Signed: case, dial and movement Box: yes Papers: yes Accessories: Rolex Guarantee, Oyster booklet, document holder and presentation case In 1971, Rolex refreshed their chronograph range with a series of upgrades which modernised the design and made the watch much more suitable for its intended use in sports. Famously, the Daytona line started out as a commercial failure, and subsequent efforts by the brand as well as popular culture influences really helped to propel four digit Daytona models into the stardom in which they exist today. A fuller and thicker Oyster case, screw-down pushers and larger Oyster crown, as well as an improved movement all contributed to making the new reference 6263/65 a watch that was meant to last, and indeed today these watches are more popular and relevant than perhaps they ever were. The present watch is presented in attractive condition and features the instantly recognisable and desirable silvered 'Big Red' dial. These dials are not only eye-catching and sporty, but also help to differentiate original dials from service dials, which feature a much smaller Daytona script which is also known as the 'Little Red'. This lot presents collectors with the opportunity to own an icon of vintage Rolex collecting and one of the most coveted Daytona configurations on the market.