A superlative example of the yellow gold ref. 6265, its thrilling to realize that this Cosmograph Daytona is from a long gone era of nearly 45 years ago. A last member of the manual wound family of the Daytona with the calibre 727 along with other siblings such as the 6262, 6263, and 6264, the 6265 was part of 1969-1987 sports icon.

This particular example cased in 18K yellow gold meant for the majority of the world (14K for the American market) features a beautiful champagne dial with black registers. With an estimated production of no more than 2000 examples in yellow gold, to find an example in such condition is not an easy task.

Born in circa 1980 with a 6’243’XXX serial, this is part of the production that was sent to COSC for certification exclusively for gold Daytonas, thus “Superlative Chronometer Officially Certified” is proudly stamped on the dial.

From the late 1970s and onwards, gold examples featured a movement number engraved on the plate behind the balance wheel as found on the present example. Boasting a razor sharp case that runs finely at your fingertips, its case proportion is thick with a wonderful layer of warm patina throughout. Finely aged with no signs of fatigue, you can find crisp hallmarks sitting beside its “71” endlinks of the Rolex riveted bracelet. Extremely charming and retaining its numbered hang tag that matches its serial, the perfectly preserved Rolex number green sticker on the caseback leaves you no reason not to fall in love with this timepiece.