Rolex Oyster Daytona Chronograph
Rare wristwatch with stop function, reference 6265/6263, around 1986
Casing: stainless steel, number 9324114, screwed crown and bridge, tachymeter, diameter approx. 37 mm
Movement: manual winding, lever movement, number 16885, caliber 727, stop function via ratchet wheel, 17 jewels
Dial: black, applied hour markers, three silver-coloured sub-dials for 30-minute and 12-hour counters, small second
Accessories: stainless steel folding clasp, case, guarantee certificate
The Daytona "Big Red" is one of the most coveted vintage chronographs from Rolex. The references 6265 and 6263 mainly differ in the bezel. The former features a steel bezel, while the 6263 model has an acrylic bezel. Depending on the distance between the red Daytona lettering and the minute stopper, these models are referred to as "Big Red" or "Floating Big Red".Lot no. 360
Rolex Oyster Daytona Chronograph
Rare wristwatch with stop function, reference 6265/6263, around 1986
Casing: stainless steel, number 9324114, screwed crown and bridge, tachymeter, diameter approx. 37 mm
Movement: manual winding, lever movement, number 16885, caliber 727, stop function via ratchet wheel, 17 jewels
Dial: black, applied hour markers, three silver-coloured sub-dials for 30-minute and 12-hour counters, small second
Accessories: stainless steel folding clasp, case, guarantee certificate
The Daytona "Big Red" is one of the most coveted vintage chronographs from Rolex. The references 6265 and 6263 mainly differ in the bezel. The former features a steel bezel, while the 6263 model has an acrylic bezel. Depending on the distance between the red Daytona lettering and the minute stopper, these models are referred to as "Big Red" or "Floating Big Red".
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EUR 69,120
EUR 40,000 to EUR 60,000
