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  • Manufacturer: Rolex
    Year: 1970
    Reference No: 6262, case back interior stamped 6241
    Case No: 2’413’995
    Model Name: Daytona Cosmograph
    Material: Stainless steel
    Calibre: Manual, cal. 727, 17 jewels
    Bracelet/Strap: Stainless steel Rolex riveted Oyster bracelet, max overall length 200mm
    Clasp/Buckle: Stainless steel Rolex deployant clasp, stamped I-70
    Dimensions: 36.5mm Diameter
    Signed: Case, dial, movement, and clasp signed
    Accessories: Rolex green leather presentation box, Rolex sticker and outer packaging.

  • Catalogue Essay

    The Rolex Daytona chronograph is a horological wonder and one of the most sought-after wristwatches today. The model has a long history dating back to 1963 with the introduction of the reference 6239, when the tachymeter scale was removed from the dial, as seen on the “pre-Daytona” predecessor chronograph models and relocated to the bezel. Since then, Rolex has proudly produced the Daytona, and over the years and decades, made modifications from caliber types to case diameters, and even incorporating gem-setting. Rolex introduced the reference 6262 with steel bezel and sister reference 6264 with an acrylic bezel in 1969. These two models are considered transitional as they are very similar to the previous generation references 6239 and 6241 but featured the upgraded caliber 727 and slightly larger cases. The references were discontinued in 1972 when Rolex launched the references 6263 and 6265 with screw-down pushers.

    The present watch is a striking example with a stunning and extremely well-preserved original dial highlighted by the now blue faded Daytona signature at six o’clock. A defect in the pigment turned the signature from its original white to a subtle light blue hue. The black dial with contrasting silver sub-dials has luminous plots that are perfectly intact and well-preserved. Offered by the second owner who purchased it directly from the original owner, the watch, dating to 1970, is accompanied by its original riveted Oyster bracelet stamped 1.70. The Rolex Daytona is a sporty wristwatch that will impress, and this example with the rare blue hue Daytona signature is sure to be appreciated by Daytona collectors.

  • 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. 6262, case back interior stamped 6241
A rare and attractive stainless steel chronograph wristwatch with “baby blue” Daytona designation and bracelet

1970
36.5mm Diameter
Case, dial, movement, and clasp signed

Estimate
$30,000 - 60,000 
CHF27,000-54,000
€28,100-56,100
HK$234,000-469,000
S$40,800-81,600

Sold for $57,150

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The New York Watch Auction: NINE

New York Auction 9 - 10 December 2023