Rolex Oyster Cosmograph Daytona Black BIG RED Dial - Ref 6263
$140,000.00
Brand: Rolex
Model: Oyster Cosmograph Daytona
Reference: 6263
Circa: 1976
Case Material: Stainless Steel
Dial: Original Black BIG RED dial
Size: 37mm
Movement: Caliber 727 Manual Wind
Function: Time & Chronograph Functions
Accessories: Box, Papers & Warranty card from Retailer
Condition: Excellent
Matthew's Notes
Here we have an exceptional example of what many consider to be the holy grail of vintage sports chronographs: the Rolex Daytona Reference 6263 "Big Red" with an iconic matte black dial. As the definitive reference of the four-digit manual-wound era, the 6263 perfectly blends aggressive tool-watch functionality with mid-century elegance. It features the iconic black acrylic tachymeter bezel and screw-down Oyster chronograph pushers, which provide unmatched wrist presence and historical significance. This specific variant boasts the highly coveted, vibrant red "DAYTONA" text arched gracefully over the 6 o'clock sub-dial. The stainless steel case on this watch is strong with nice and thick lugs. The all original dial really stands out on this watch. The black matte dial is near pristine with all original lume plots fully intact in a lovely cream color that matches the original lume in the hands. The black acrylic bezel is also immaculate with no delamination that you see sometimes with these bezels. The watch is on a 78350 heavy oyster bracelet with 571 endpieces. The watch comes with its original box, Rolex papers and the retailers 1 year warranty booklet.





































