Amongst all of the Cosmograph Daytonas, the reference 6264 is considered to be one of the rarest and most exclusive of all Daytona models made by Rolex. In production for a few years in the early 1970s, its release coincided with that of the reference 6262. The two references are nearly identical, except for the bezels. The steel bezel on the 6262 bezel is engraved, whereas the 6264 sports a highly resistant acrylic ring with tachometer scale printed in white. It is understood that only some 1,700 examples in stainless steel were ever made of reference 6264.

Forever immortalized in the historical tome, “Ultimate Rolex Daytona”, the acclaimed Daytona authority, Pucci Papaleo, chose this very watch to be prominently featured across four pages. Known as The ‘Musketeer’ Paul Newman, it displays similar vessel-shaped, sloping subsidiary registers as the reference 6262 see LOT 50, albeit with a white “grené” finished dial rather than black. Combined with the black acrylic bezel, the color scheme is as good as it gets with the bright red ‘Daytona’ text at 6 o’clock and the red outer seconds scale. Preserved in very original condition, the luminous markers are all present and original, having aged to a grey-beige tone perfectly matching the luminous hands.

The present lot’s rarity, unmatched attractiveness, stunning dial, and superb overall condition make it one of the most important pump pusher Daytonas to appear on the market in recent years. For the connoisseur of exceptional timepieces, it is a rare opportunity that should not be missed.