Reference 6265 Daytona | A yellow gold chrono🙈graph wristwatch with bracelet, Circa 1979
Auction Closed
December 7, 07:12 PM GMT
Estimate
100,000 - 200,000 USD
Lot Details
Description
Dial: black
Caliber: cal. 727 mechanical, 17 jewels
Case: 18k yellow gold, screw down case back
Case number: 6'243'466
Closure: 18k yellow gold Rolex Oyster rivete🎉d♔ bracelet with folding clasp
Size: 37.5 mm diameter, bracelet circumference approximately 1෴70 mm
Signed: case, dial and movement
Box: no
Papers: no
Accessories: Rolex service 🌟box, service invoice dated July 2, 1997, service estimate and receipt dated ﷺJanuary 16, 2007, full one year service warranty dated July 14, 2007, service invoice dated April 11, 2009, and service booklets
The refe🔯rence 6265 and 6263 exemplifies the evolution of the Rolex Daytona. Introduced in 1969, the reference 6265 retained the classic metal tachymeter bezel originally seen on the references 6239, and was enhanced with a waterproof ‘Oyster’ case, screw-down waterproof pushers and crown as opposed to the earlier pump chronograph pushers also found on the reference 6239 & 6241. In addition, inside the 6265 is fitted with the famous caliber Valjoux 727, which was an evolution from the caliber 722-1 present on some 6239, 6241 and 6240. To further enhance its performance, Rolex replaced the balance to increase the precision by increasing vibrations from 18,000 to 21,000. This movement with “Superlative Chronometer Officially Certified” demarcation on the dial to celebrate the advancement brought by the improved 72ꦜ7 Caliber was eventually replaced by the automatic ‘Zenith’ chronograph caliber 4030 in 1988. The present example from 1979 has been preserved in wonderful condition.