• cal. 727 manual winding nickel lever movement, 17 jewels • black dial, applied square indexes with luminescent accents, white outer track with red calibrations, three engine-turned white subsidiary dials for constant seconds, 30-minute and 12-hour registers • Oyster case with screw-down crown and back, black acrylic bezel calibrated for tachometer scale • case, dial and movement signed • stainless steel Rolex Oyster bracelet with folding clasp

The movement was recently revised and is running, the chronograph function appears fully operational. Dial with a nice aged patina, some very slight raised spots to the white outer track between 5 and 6. The case back with some light scuffs. There is a crack within the glass between 4 and 5 and one small crack between 10 and 11.
"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."

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For Rolex Daytona 'Paul Newman' collectors, ref. 6264 is one of the rarest and most exclusive of all. Ref. 6264 appeared after 6241 as a transitional model with a new calibre 727. The present example bears both references in between the lugs and on the case back. Produced in very small series from the late 1960's until 1972, it is considered by Rolex collectors as one of the iconic models in the Daytona story.

 

The reference 6264 is illustrated in I Cronografi Rolex La Leggenda, Pucci  Papaleo, pp. 326-7.