Year: Circa 1986
Reference No: 6265; inside caseback stamped 6263 CRS
Case No: 9’323’834
Model Name: Cosmograph Daytona “Big Red”
Material: Stainless steel
Calibre: Manual, cal. 727, 17 jewels
Bracelet/Strap: Stainless steel Rolex Oyster reference 78350/19, end links stamped 571, max length 195mm
Clasp/Buckle: Stainless steel Rolex deployant clasp, stamped J 10
Accessories: Accompanied by Rolex guarantee certificate dated May 1986, guarantee booklet, calendar card, translation booklet, wax hangtag, Oyster ‘Swimpruf’ hangtag, product literature, and fitted Rolex presentation box.

Rolex's Cosmograph Daytona reference 6265 was introduced to the market in approximately 1969 and ceased production in the late 1980s. The model features screw down pushers and thus carries an "Oyster" designation on the dial. It is powered by caliber 727, a Rolex upgrade of the Valjoux caliber 72 and the final evolution of this movement (following cal. 72A, 72B, 722, and 722-1). From the late 1980s, with reference 16520, Rolex started to employ a self-winding, Zenith El Primero- based movement in the Cosmograph. This highly exceptional reference 6265 displays all the features one looks for in a Cosmograph Daytona. Preserved in beautiful condition, it bears the coveted “Big Red” Daytona dial. The dial is immaculate with barely any signs of wear present and all luminous markers are present and intact, perfectly matching the hands. Appearing for the first time at auction, it comes complete with all of its original accessories, including its original guarantee certificate. It is a highly wearable and timeless example for those looking for an iconic Cosmograph Daytona.