• cal. 727 manual winding movement, 17 jewels • silvered dial, applied baton and luminous dot indexes, three engine-turned black subsidiary dials for constant seconds, 30-minute and 12-hour registers • stainless steel Oyster case, bezel calibrated for 200 units, screw-down chronograph pushers, crown and case back • case, dial, and movement signed • with a stainless steel Rolex Oyster bracelet and folding clasp

CASE Case in overall very good condition and very well preserved in it's original state. A very small blemish to the outside of the bezel steel between 2 and 3. Some light wear overall. Bracelet with some light superficial scuffing. DIAL Dial is highly attractive. Loss to the lume plot at 3. A little bit of loss to the lume plot at 9. Hands with some oxidation overall. Some very faint dust and very small surface dot markings. MOVEMENT Chronograph function working properly. The movement is running at time of cataloging, however it was not tested for the accuracy of time or duration of the power reserve and may need service at the buyer's discretion. Please note that Sotheby's does not guarantee the future working of the movement.
"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."

The present Daytona reference 6263 is a highly charismatic example in very original and appealing condition. Fitted with its original Mk1 bezel and pushers the dial is also an early generation example featuring graphics that are signed lower down from the Rolex Coronet as opposed to higher up on later examples. In addition, the case is very appealing with crisp edges, original proportions and very crisp numbers between the lugs. Overall, an outstanding example consigned by an Important Asian collector.