• cal. 727 manual winding nickel lever movement, 17 jewels, mono-metallic compensation balance • black dial, applied faceted steel baton indexes with luminescent dots, silvered engine-turned subsidiary dials for constant seconds, 30-minute and 12-hour register • black acrylic bezel, stainless steel case, screw-down crown and case back with round pump pushers • case, dial and movement signed • with a stainless steel Rolex Oyster bracelet and folding clasp

Movement and chronograph function in working order during time of cataloging. Dial is clean with all lumes intact. Black bezel is intact and nice, case with light scuffs and numbers between lugs are crisp and clear. Bracelet is a later period and in excellent condition. Inner caseback stamped: 6239, CRS. Comes with a Rolex invoice paper. Overall in excellent condition. *Please note the movement has not been tested for time keeping and a service might be required at the buyer's expense.
"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.

Important Notice regarding importation into the United States of Rolex watches
Sotheby's cannot arrange for the delivery of Rolex watches to the United States because U.S. laws restricts the import of Rolex watches. The buyer or a designated agent may collect the property in the country of sale."

In 1970, Rolex introduced two new Cosmograph Daytona models, reference 6262 and 6264. Both were produced in stainless steel and small quantities in gold (both 14k and 18k) for a relatively short period of time. 

Ref. 6262 and 6264 are with different bezel configuration: 6262 in metal with engraved tachometer graduations and 6264 in black plastic insert with printed. Both references are the last Rolex chronographs to be equipped with push-down buttons and are powered by the calibre 727.

The present lot is further enhanced by the Daytona designation curved above the central sub-dial. Originally the word 'Daytona' on the dial is believed to be white when it left the factory. However, over time the word 'Daytona' had progressively turned into this attractive light blue tone. The present lot will be of great interest to collectors due to its rarity and aesthetic details of the dial.