
Jonathan Darracott
Global Head
Sold for £31,312.50 inc. premium
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The Rolex Daytona continues to be among the most sought after of vintage watches on the market today. The bold contrast between the dial colour and the subsidiary dials makes this model instantly recognisable and as such it has long been lauded as a design icon.
In 1969 Rolex replaced the first Oyster Cosmograph 6240 with both the reference 6263 and 6265. Although similar in many aspects, the main differentiating factor between the two new references was the choice of bezel. The 6263 featured a black aluminium insert with printed tachymetre, whereas the 6265, as with the current lot, presented to the market a smooth engraved metal bezel.
The present lot features a well preserved dial and a full set of accompaniments from the service history to the original purchase invoice. The watch is sure to attract the attention of the vintage Rolex connoisseur.