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Rolex. A fine and rare stainless steel chronograph wristwatch with black dial, oversized counters and bracelet

SIGNED ROLEX, OYSTER COSMOGRAPH, REF. 6263, CASE NO. 3'031'299, CIRCA 1971

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Rolex. A fine and rare stainless steel chronograph wristwatch with black dial, oversized counters and bracelet
Signed Rolex, Oyster Cosmograph, ref. 6263, case no. 3'031'299, circa 1971
Cal. 727 mechanical lever movement, 17 jewels, black dial, applied baton numerals with luminous accents, three silvered engine-turned oversized subsidiary dials for constant seconds, 30 minute and 12 hour registers, tonneau-shaped water-resistant-type case, black bezel calibrated for 200 units, screw-down crown, two screw-down chronograph buttons in the band, screw back, stainless steel Rolex Oyster bracelet stamped 571 and deployant clasp, case, dial and movement signed
37 mm. diam.

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Prospective buyers should be aware that the importation of Rolex watches into the United States is highly restricted. Rolex watches may not be shipped into the USA and can only be imported personally. Generally a buyer may import only one watch into the USA. For further information please contact our specialists in charge of the sale. Please note other countries may have comparable import restrictions for luxury watches.

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Lot Essay

An example of the rare so-called "big eye" Daytona variation, it is easy to understand where the nickname comes from: its subdials, oversized compared a normal Daytona model. It is mystifying how such a slight difference in the dial design can command such a great variation in the aesthetics of the watch. The overall visual impact of the dial is much more dramatic and the augmented size of the counters underlined by the pitch black background they are against.
In truly remarkable condition, the present lot is a rare opportunity for the navigated collector to own such an impressive and uncommon iteration of the famed Daytona Cosmograph.

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