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When Rolex introduced their new chronographic calibre 727 in 1969, most of the Daytona line was upgraded. Reference 6239 – pump pushers and metal bezel – became reference 6262, and reference 6241 – pump pushers and black bezel – became the present reference 6264. Reference 6240, with black bezel and screw pushers, did not receive an immediate upgrade. This is probably because the market was originally quite wary of the screw pushers to the point of some customers complaining the prominent buttons would wear down shirt’s cuffs. However, after few years, in 1972, the superior waterproof capabilities of the screw pushers case were fully recognized, and not only reference 6240 was upgraded with the new calibre – spawning two references: 6263 and 6265, with respectively black and metal bezels – but furthermore references 6262 and 6264 were at the same time discontinued. This decision resulted in these two references being the Daytona models with the shortest production run: only 4 year from ’69 to ’72, and consequently among the most difficult to obtain. The present piece is not only an extremely well-preserved example of this highly collectible reference, but it furthermore features the hallowed “Paul Newman” dial – or “exotic”, as it was at the time called by Rolex. It is interesting to note how the dial correctly lacks the “Oyster” designation, as in fact the case is not an Oyster case due to the lack of screw pushers, and features a flat T Swiss T designation, as opposed to the sloped “sing-a-song” designation found on earlier Paul Newman versions. It is also fitted with the rare and attractive black acrylic bezel as opposed to the stainless steel bezel it will have been originally sold with. This is not unusual as it was quite common in period for the owner to prefer the visual impact of the black bezel, especially with the black dial, and as a result many were swapped to this more desirable configuration. The bracelet is the correct folded link 7835 Oyster version with rare 271 endlinks. Presented in highly appealing original condition, this watch would be a welcome addition for any fan of the Paul Newman Daytona.
ROLEX. AN EXTREMELY FINE STAINLESS STEEL CHRONOGRAPH WRISTWATCH WITH BRACELET
SIGNED ROLEX, OYSTER, COSMOGRAPH, REF. 6263, CASE NO. 3’048’443, CIRCA 1973
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ROLEX. AN EXTREMELY FINE STAINLESS STEEL CHRONOGRAPH WRISTWATCH WITH BRACELET
SIGNED ROLEX, OYSTER, COSMOGRAPH, REF. 6263, CASE NO. 3’048’443, CIRCA 1973
Movement: Cal. 727, manual, 17 jewels, signed
Dial: Signed
Case: Screw back, 37.5 mm. diam., signed
With: Rolex Oyster bracelet, overall length approximately 200 mm., Bucherer fitted presentation box, original purchase receipt, guarantee booklet
SIGNED ROLEX, OYSTER, COSMOGRAPH, REF. 6263, CASE NO. 3’048’443, CIRCA 1973
Movement: Cal. 727, manual, 17 jewels, signed
Dial: Signed
Case: Screw back, 37.5 mm. diam., signed
With: Rolex Oyster bracelet, overall length approximately 200 mm., Bucherer fitted presentation box, original purchase receipt, guarantee booklet
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Please note that the page captions of the printed catalogue should read Rolex Ref 6263 and not Ref. 6265
請留意，此件拍品為勞力士6263，並非圖錄中右上方標題所述的6265。
請留意，此件拍品為勞力士6263，並非圖錄中右上方標題所述的6265。
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