Rolex Reference 6265 Daytona | A yellow gold chronograph wristwatch with bracelet, 1979 | 勞力士 型號 6265 Daytona 黃金計時鍊帶腕錶，1979年

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Rolex

Reference 6265 Daytona
A yellow gold chronograph wristwatch with bracelet, 1979

勞力士 型號 6265 Daytona
黃金計時鍊帶腕錶，1979年

Dial: black
Caliber: cal. 727 mechanical, 17 jewels
Case: 18k yellow gold, screw down case back
Case number: 5'953'085
Closure: 18k yellow gold Rolex Oyster bracelet with folding clasp
Size: 37 mm diameter, bracelet circumference approximately 180 mm
Signed: case, dial and movement
Box: yes
Papers: no
Accessories: Rolex presentation box with outer packaging and operating instructions booklet

Condition Report:
Case: The case is in overall excellent condition. The lugs retain strong proportions and are sharp. The case has signs of attractive patina throughout. The case back and the back of the lugs have light surface scratches. The gold marks on the back of the lugs remain clear and crisp. The bracelet with light surface wear throughout, and end links stamped '71'.

Dial: The dial is in overall excellent condition. Signs of oxidation to the chronograph hand. The luminous plots and hands have aged evenly throughout and are in attractive condition.

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 6265 retained the classic metal tachymeter bezel originally seen on the references 6239, and was enhanced with a waterproof ‘Oyster’ case, screw-down waterproof pushers and crown as opposed to the earlier pump chronograph pushers also found on the reference 6239 & 6241. In addition, 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 with “Superlative Chronometer Officially Certified” demarcation on the dial to celebrate the advancement brought by the improved 727 Caliber was eventually replaced by the automatic ‘Zenith’ chronograph caliber 4030 in 1988.

The current example presents in exceptional condition, with beautiful patina present across the case and bezel. The case appears in very original condition, with lug proportions and finishing looking all original and hallmarks crisp and clear under the lugs. The black dial with gold sub registers is in superb condition with all lume dots present. The watch his accompanied by its original box and literature booklet.