• cal. 727 manual winding lever movement, 17 jewels • gilt dial, applied faceted baton indexes with luminescent dots, three black engine turned subsidiary dials for constant seconds, 30-minute and 12-hour registers, outer minute and 1/5 second divisions • 18k yellow gold case, bezel with tachymeter scale calibrated to 200 units, screw down pushers, crown and case back • case, dial and movement signed • with an 18k yellow gold Rolex Oyster bracelet and folding clasp 

The movement is running at the time of cataloguing. The dial is in good condition. The glass has minor surface scratches throughout. The case and bracelet also have minor scuffs and scratches throughout. Overall the watch is in good condition and a full revision service was done by Rolex in 2008. The watch has not been tested to determine the accuracy of its timekeeping. Please note that Sotheby's does not guarantee the future working of the movement and that a service may be required at the buyer's discretion.
"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."

Accompanied by a Rolex service invoice and presentation case. 

This yellow gold Rolex Cosmograph Daytona Ref. 6265 is fitted with a champagne coloured dial with black subsidiary dials in excellent condition, resulting in an astonishing contrast and strong presence. The 9‘769’412 serial number indicates its production in 1987, which was towards the end of the 6265’s production and in addition, probably one of the last models bearing a numbers-only serial number, as shortly after, a combination of a letter and numbers for the serial number was introduced.

The case still bears the seal stickers from a service at Rolex in 2008. The rare Rolex riveted Oyster bracelet completes this extraordinary model.