Rolex Daytona 'Alpine Research', Reference 6265 | A stainless steel...
Dial: 'panda' Paul Newman
Calibre: cal. 727 manual winding, 17 jewels
Case: stainless steel, screw-down case back with Alpine Research logo engraved.
Case number: 2'849'293
Closure: stainless steel Rolex Oyster bracelet and folding clasp
Size: 37 mm diameter, bracelet circumference approximately 195 mm
Signed: case, dial and movement
Box: no
Papers: no
Accessories: none
Catalogue Note:
The Swiss Foundation for Alpine Research has been at the forefront of many
mountaineer expeditions of significance. This included among others the Swiss
expeditions on Mt Everest.
In the 1970’s, a small batch of watches bearing the logo of the foundation were ordered.
The watches were known as ‘Mystery Cross’ until 2021 when Perezscope uncovered
the mystery of the logo.
To this day, only three examples have appeared on the market. This watch is the fourth
to appear and the second with a Panda Paul Newman dial, one of the rarest variations
of exotic dials. The watch comes from the family of the original owner, a prominent
member of the Swiss Foundation for Alpine Research.
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Dial: 'panda' Paul Newman
Calibre: cal. 727 manual winding, 17 jewels
Case: stainless steel, screw-down case back with Alpine Research logo engraved.
Case number: 2'849'293
Closure: stainless steel Rolex Oyster bracelet and folding clasp
Size: 37 mm diameter, bracelet circumference approximately 195 mm
Signed: case, dial and movement
Box: no
Papers: no
Accessories: none
Catalogue Note:
The Swiss Foundation for Alpine Research has been at the forefront of many
mountaineer expeditions of significance. This included among others the Swiss
expeditions on Mt Everest.
In the 1970’s, a small batch of watches bearing the logo of the foundation were ordered.
The watches were known as ‘Mystery Cross’ until 2021 when Perezscope uncovered
the mystery of the logo.
To this day, only three examples have appeared on the market. This watch is the fourth
to appear and the second with a Panda Paul Newman dial, one of the rarest variations
of exotic dials. The watch comes from the family of the original owner, a prominent
member of the Swiss Foundation for Alpine Research.
