Rolex, 'BIG RED' DAYTONA, REF 6263 STAINLESS STEEL CHRONOGRAPH WRISTWATCH WITH BRACELET AND LATER BEZEL CIRCA 1979

Rolex

'BIG RED' DAYTONA, REF 6263
STAINLESS STEEL CHRONOGRAPH WRISTWATCH WITH BRACELET AND LATER BEZEL
CIRCA 1979

Dial: black
Calibre: cal. 727 manual winding, 17 jewels
Case: stainless steel, screw-down back
Case number: 6'056'833
Closure: stainless steel Rolex Oyster bracelet and folding clasp
Dimensions: 37.5 mm, bracelet circumference approx. 190 mm
Signed: case, dial and movement
Accessories: none

Condition Report:
MVT: is running at the time of cataloguing and the chronograph working.
CASE: in good and attractive condition with sharpness remaining to the edges and crisp engravings between the lugs. The case likely received a minor polish at some point in time and there are some fine dings and scratches visible with the naked eye throughout. The bezel is later-added and corresponds to a Rolex Daytona reference 6265. The bracelet in good condition with minor stretching and some visible wear. The reference is 78350 and the endlinks are stamped 571.
DIAL: in good condition with minor surface blemishes visible with the naked eye, such as fine spots and scratches. The luminous plots have aged in a fairly uniform way and show an even reaction under UV light , fading shortly after exposure.

Please note that the movement has not been tested for the accuracy of time and may need a service at the buyer's expense. Sotheby's does not guarantee the future working of the movement and we do not guarantee the authenticity of any individual component parts since subsequent repairs and restoration work may have resulted in the replacement of original parts. You are advised that watch straps or bands made of materials derived from endangered or otherwise protected species (i.e. alligator or crocodile) are not sold with the watch and we reserve the right to remove these straps or bands prior to shipping. Furthermore, the watch may not come with its original manufacturers strap or band. Prospective bidders should review the Conditions of Business, Authenticity Guarantee, the Guide for Prospective Buyers, and any Important Notice in the sale catalogue. Please note: Condition 16 of the Conditions of Business for Buyers (Online Only) is not applicable to this lot.