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Rolex

Ref. 6263

Cosmograph Daytona, "Tropical MK I dial"

勞力士，「Cosmograph Daytona」型號6263，非常精美，精鋼計時鏈帶腕錶，備“MK I” 錶盤、「tropical」棕色子盤，約1972年製。

估價
HK$480,000–950,000
€53,100–105,000
$61,500–122,000
成交價
HK$889,000
製造商
Rolex
年份
Circa 1972
型號
6263
錶殼號碼
3’048’274, inside caseback stamped “6262”
型號名稱
Cosmograph Daytona, "Tropical MK I dial"
材料
Stainless steel
機芯
Manual, cal. 727, 17 jewels
錶帶/ 錶鏈
Stainless steel Rolex Oyster folded bracelet stamped “7835-19”, endlink stamped “271”, max length 195mm
錶扣
Stainless steel Rolex Oyster deployant clasp, stamped “2-71”
尺寸
37mm diameter
簽名
Case, dial, movement, bracelet and clasp signed
瀏覽業務規定
Dating to approximately 1972, this early ref. 6263 example features a “MK I” dial which is notable for its absence of the red “Daytona” signature above the 12-hour register and two lowercase Greek Sigma letters at 6 o’clock. The well-preserved silver dial contrasts elegantly with the “MK I” black bezel and registers, which have aged into an even dark chocolate colour tropical patina, adding depth and character to the watch. The present timepiece is paired with ref. 7835-19 Oyster folded bracelet.

The present example is distinguished by its exceptionally rare “MK I” dial, produced only for a short period between approximately 1970 and 1973. What sets this piece apart is the presence of “tropicalised” registers: a transformation caused by prolonged exposure to UV light and humidity. These environmental factors trigger a chemical reaction in the original dial paint, resulting in a gradual and often unpredictable colour shift from black to various degree of brown. While most dials from this era remain unchanged, only a small number develop into rich mocha or caramel tones like the present example, creating a warm and visually captivating patina.

Beyond the “tropicalised” registers, the dial of this watch remains remarkably well-preserved. The luminous material on both the dial and hands remains intact and continues to react under UV light. This combination of rarity, character, and preservation makes the present example especially compelling for connoisseurs of vintage chronographs.

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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