• cal. 727 manual winding nickel lever movement, 17 jewels • silvered dial, brown engine-turned subsidiary dials for constant seconds, 30-minute and 12-hour register, applied faceted steel baton indexes • black acrylic bezel calibrated to tachometer scale, Oyster case, screw-down chronograph pushers, crown and back • case, dial and movement signed • stainless steel Rolex Oyster bracelet and folding clasp

The movement is running at the time of cataloguing, however it may require a service in the near future to be well preserved. The dial is in good condition, registers faded to brown. Case with a dent to the top left hand lug. Right hand bottom lug is damaged and visually smaller distorted. Overall this is a quite rare model of reference 6263/6265 for it's discoloured registers. Ref n°6263 between the lugs, ref n°6265 inside case back. Serial n° 3590491.
"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.

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References 6263/6265 were introduced by Rolex at the beginning of the 70's. Screw-down chronograph pushers and a larger winding crown were reintroduced in order to pursue and improve the waterproof function previously developed on reference 6240.
The present model is rare and unusual for its discoloured registers.