Rolex Reference 6265 'Big Red' Daytona | A stainless steel chronograph wristwatch with bracelet, Circa 1986 | 勞力士 型號 6265 'Big Red' Daytona 精鋼計時鍊帶腕錶，製作年份約 1986

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Reference 6265 'Big Red' Daytona
A stainless steel chronograph wristwatch with bracelet, Circa 1986

勞力士 型號 6265 'Big Red' Daytona
精鋼計時鍊帶腕錶，製作年份約 1986

Dial: black
Caliber: cal. 727 mechanical, 17 jewels
Case: stainless steel, screw down case back
Case number: 9'020'322
Closure: stainless steel Rolex Oyster bracelet with folding clasp
Size: 37 mm diameter, bracelet circumference is approximately 185 mm
Signed: case, dial and movement
Box: yes
Papers: yes
Accessories: Rolex presentation box with outer packaging, International Guarantee (punched and undated), service papers dated February 15, 2005, bi-fold, booklets and hang tag

Condition Report:
Case: The case is in overall very good condition and has seen previous signs of light polishing. The bracelet is stamped '78350', end link stamped '571', and clasp stamped 'G '. The bracelet with visible surface scuffing throughout.

Dial: The dial is in overall very good condition. Partial losses to the luminous material at 3 and 9 o'clock, and total loss to the luminous material at 4 and 9 o'clock. Service hands.

Movement: The movement is running at time of cataloging, however it was not tested for the accuracy of time or duration of the power reserve and may need service at the buyer's discretion. Please note that Sotheby's does not guarantee the future working of the movement.

Catalogue Note:
The reference 6265 and 6263 exemplifies the evolution of the Rolex Daytona. Introduced in 1969, the reference retained the classic stainless steel tachymeter bezel originally seen on the references 6239 and 6262, and is enhanced with screw-down waterproof pushers and crown as opposed to the earlier pump chronograph pushers found on the reference 6239.

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 was eventually replaced by the automatic ‘Zenith’ chronograph caliber 4030 in 1988.

The present lot is exceedingly well preserved with clean black dial, contrasting white sub registers and bold red ‘Daytona’ text above the sub register at 6, exceptionally well proportioned case and lugs and offers collectors a wonderful opportunity to acquire such an attractive Daytona model complete with its original box and papers, service guarantee, from 2005, instruction booklet and hangtag.