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Lot Essay
A superb trophy for Daytona enthusiasts, the present reference 6265 is certainly one of the most attractive examples ever to surface. It is furthermore offered with the full set of accessories.
Carefully cherished throughout the years, it features the highly appealing tropical dial and the rare and coveted Sigma symbols on either side of the "T SWISS T" designation. Aesthetically stunning, the subdial of the chronograph evolved throughout the years with its subsidiary registers gradually turning throughout the years from black to a rich and vibrant brown tobacco colour - such a uniform brown patina is a true rarity.
Complementing the overall appeal of the timepiece, the stainless steel case has retained strong proportions throughout the years, the pushers are the original version, highly sought-after by the most astute collectors as often replaced during services, and is assembled with a case back stamped 6265 to its inside.
Reference 6265
Launched in 1969, the Rolex reference 6265 was unveiled alongside the reference 6263, and manufactured in steel, 18k and 14k gold. Equipped with the caliber 727 beating to 21,600 alternations per hour, the chronographs were fitted with screw-down push buttons and guaranteed waterproof, which lead to the “Oyster” script to be featured on their dials.
For detailed descriptions and illustrations of the different versions of reference 6265 see I Cronografi Rolex - La Leggenda, Pucci Papaleo Editore, pp. 336 - 349 and Ultimate Rolex Daytona, Pucci Papaleo Editore.
Carefully cherished throughout the years, it features the highly appealing tropical dial and the rare and coveted Sigma symbols on either side of the "T SWISS T" designation. Aesthetically stunning, the subdial of the chronograph evolved throughout the years with its subsidiary registers gradually turning throughout the years from black to a rich and vibrant brown tobacco colour - such a uniform brown patina is a true rarity.
Complementing the overall appeal of the timepiece, the stainless steel case has retained strong proportions throughout the years, the pushers are the original version, highly sought-after by the most astute collectors as often replaced during services, and is assembled with a case back stamped 6265 to its inside.
Reference 6265
Launched in 1969, the Rolex reference 6265 was unveiled alongside the reference 6263, and manufactured in steel, 18k and 14k gold. Equipped with the caliber 727 beating to 21,600 alternations per hour, the chronographs were fitted with screw-down push buttons and guaranteed waterproof, which lead to the “Oyster” script to be featured on their dials.
For detailed descriptions and illustrations of the different versions of reference 6265 see I Cronografi Rolex - La Leggenda, Pucci Papaleo Editore, pp. 336 - 349 and Ultimate Rolex Daytona, Pucci Papaleo Editore.