Rolex produced watches with “Fuerza Aérea del Perú” engraved on the case back for the Peruvian Air Force. Like other “issued’ Rolex watches, the case serial number was engraved both between the lugs, and inside case back. This exceptional military timepiece is enhanced by the rare “sigma” dial, with the Greek sigma designation flanking the “T SWISS T” signifying the use of white gold hour markers and hands.

Launched in the late 1960s, references 6263 and 6265 replaced the first Oyster Cosmograph model, reference 6240. From the original owner, this chronograph is equipped with the correct Mark II pushers featuring ridges that are wider and more triangular than those found on Rolex’s earliest Daytona pushers.

In exceptional condition, the dial is nicely aged with luminous markers, which are intact and have turned a lovely cream color, while the hour and minute hands show similar aging. The case has in our view never been polished, retaining its original satin finish, with sharp bevels and edges throughout. Even the FAP engravings on the caseback retain the original black enamel within each letter. Furthermore, the caseback’s small, engraved issue number “149” is perfectly crisp – a hardly ever seen detail that illustrates its superb condition. The Daytona ref. 6265 is a sought after sports watch with its sportier metal bezel, and this military-issued example is sure to please the discerning connoisseur both for its condition and rarity.