Rolex - The Hong Kong Watch Auction: XVIII Hong Kong Friday, May 24, 2024 | Phillips

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  • Condition Report

  • Description

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  • Manufacturer: Rolex
    Year: Circa 1983
    Reference No: 6265, inside caseback stamped 6263
    Movement No: 10’268
    Case No: 7’426’348
    Model Name: Cosmograph
    Material: 18K yellow gold
    Calibre: Manual, cal. 727, 17 jewels
    Bracelet/Strap: Leather
    Clasp/Buckle: 18K yellow gold Rolex pin buckle
    Dimensions: 37mm diameter
    Signed: Case, dial, movement and buckle signed

  • Catalogue Essay

    The Rolex Cosmograph ref. 6265 made its debut around 1971 and remained in production until 1988. Designed as a tool watch for race drivers, this reference was primarily cased in stainless steel due to its versatility and popularity. However, a limited number of examples were also produced in 18k or 14k yellow gold. Despite the reference being in production for nearly two decades, approximately 2,000 pieces were cased in gold only.

    Starting in the early 1980s, gold versions began featuring an engraved movement number on the plate behind the balance wheel. This change was likely related to the officially certified chronometer movement for their gold pieces. During this period, Rolex also modified the dial layout exclusively for the gold versions, incorporating the "Superlative Chronometer Officially Certified" designation on the dial.

    The present Rolex Cosmograph ref. 6265 in 18K yellow gold, with a serial number in the 7.4 million from circa 1983 showcases a stunning champagne dial. This gorgeous example boasts a clean dial that complements the well-preserved gold bezel and case. All the components are period-correct, making it a rare gem among vintage Rolex Daytona timepieces. It no doubt deserves recognition for its place in the history of the Daytona collection.

  • Artist Biography

    Rolex

    Swiss • 1905

    Founded in 1905 England by Hans Wilsdorf and Alfred Davis as Wilsdorf & Davis, it soon became known as the Rolex Watch Company in 1915, moving its headquarters to Geneva in 1919. Like no other company, the success of the wristwatch can be attributed to many of Rolex's innovations that made them one of the most respected and well-known of all luxury brands. These innovations include their famous "Oyster" case — the world's first water resistant and dustproof watch case, invented in 1926 — and their "Perpetual" — the first reliable self-winding movement for wristwatches launched in 1933. They would form the foundation for Rolex's Datejust and Day-Date, respectively introduced in 1945 and 1956, but also importantly for their sports watches, such as the Explorer, Submariner and GMT-Master launched in the mid-1950s.

    One of its most famous models is the Cosmograph Daytona. Launched in 1963, these chronographs are without any doubt amongst the most iconic and coveted of all collectible wristwatches. Other key collectible models include their most complicated vintage watches, including references 8171 and 6062 with triple calendar and moon phase, "Jean Claude Killy" triple date chronograph models and the Submariner, including early "big-crown" models and military-issued variants.

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Ref. 6265, inside caseback stamped 6263
A very fine, well-preserved and rare yellow gold chronograph wristwatch with champagne dial

Circa 1983
37mm diameter
Case, dial, movement and buckle signed

Estimate
HK$800,000 - 1,600,000 
€95,800-192,000
$103,000-205,000

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Thomas Perazzi
Deputy Chairman, Watches, Head of Watches, Asia
+852 2318 2031
WatchesHK@phillips.com
 

Gertrude Wong
Head of Sale, Hong Kong
+ 852 2318 2045
gertrudewong@phillips.com
 

The Hong Kong Watch Auction: XVIII

Hong Kong Auction 24 - 25 May 2024