Produced in 1973, this watch is a true collector's item.
The 6263 models were produced from 1971 to 1988.
The 6263 could be equipped with 2nd or 3rd generation pushers. The model presented has 3rd generation pushers.
The 7mm Oyster Triplock 702 with its 3 points above the logo is original.
Characteristic of the model, the bezel is made of bakelite and graduated up to 200 units.
The 37 mm case is beautiful, thick and sharp.
The finish is satin and the bevels are pointed.
The black dial is simply splendid.
It is an rare and original dial with the ”Sigma T SWISS T sigma” at 6 o'clock. The 2 Ts indicated that the indexes were covered with Tritium.
From 1998, the Tritium was replaced by the Luminova.
The DAYTONA registration comes from the famous endurance race held since 1966 on the Daytona International Speedway in Daytona Beach, Florida. It is called the ROLEX 24.
Here we have a BIG RED, with red and oily writing which is the most valuable model.
The stick style hands had a Tritium application at their ends.
The movement is a 727 manual winding Valjoux caliber.
The Oyster steel bracelet has the original reference, 78350 19, delivered with the DAYTONA watches from 1974 onwards.
The endlinks, reference 2710-571 are original and matching to the model. Size is 19 mm.
This watch is delivered with a Rolex box.
The requirement of collectors today makes this watch a very good investment for the future because the DAYTONA, and particularly the BIG RED is a model that becomes very very rare.
These models are less and less offered for sale and collectors are more and more numerous. I'll let you make the equation ...
