• cal. 727 manual winding lever movement, 17 jewels, mono-metallic balance, adjusted to 3 positions • black dial, applied baton numerals, gilt engine-turned subsidiary dials for constant seconds, 30-minute and 12-hour register • Oyster case with screw-down pushers, crown and case back, acrylic black bezel calibrated for 200 units • case, dial and movement signed • 14k yellow gold Rolex Oyster bracelet with folding clasp • spare gold insert for the bezel

The manual movement is running at the time of cataloguing and the chronograph is functioning, however it may require a service in the near future for it to be well preserved. There is a scratch to the subsidiary dial for the 12-hour register but overall the dial is in good condition. There are light scuffs to the case. The acrylic bezel has 3 cracks. Ref n° between lugs 6265 matching inside case back Serial n° between lugs 5060475
"In response to your inquiry, we are pleased to provide you with a general report of the condition of the property described above. All dimensions in catalogue descriptions are approximate. Condition reports may not specify mechanical replacements or imperfections to the movement, case, dial, pendulum, separate base(s) or dome. Watches in water-resistant cases have been opened to examine movements but no warranties are made that the watches are currently water-resistant. Please note that we do not guarantee the authenticity of any individual component parts, such as wheels, hands, crowns, crystals, screws, bracelets and leather bands, since subsequent repairs and restoration work may have resulted in the replacement of original parts. Since we are not professional conservators or restorers, we urge you to consult with a restorer or conservator of your choice who will be better able to provide a detailed, professional report. Prospective buyers should inspect each lot to satisfy themselves as to condition and must understand that any statement made by Sotheby's is merely a subjective, qualified opinion. Prospective buyers should also refer to any Important Notices regarding this sale, which are printed in the Sale Catalogue. In particular, please note it is the purchaser's responsibility to comply with any applicable import and export matters, particularly in relation to lots incorporating materials from endangered species.NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF BUSINESS PRINTED IN THE SALE CATALOGUE."

**Please be advised that bands made of materials derived from endangered or otherwise protected species (i.e. alligator and crocodile) are not sold with the watches and are for display purposes only. We reserve the right to remove these bands prior to shipping.

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Reference 6265 was launched in 1971 to replace the reference 6264 and was usually supplied with a steel engraved calibrated bezel. The peculiarity of the present watch is the spare acrylic bezel.

This reference is illustrated in Orlogi da Polso - Rolex wristwatches, Osvaldo Patrizzi, p.67