Rarely has a watch reached such cult status as the Rolex Daytona.

Launched in the late 1960s, references 6263 and 6265 replaced the first Oyster Cosmograph model, reference 6240 and were in production until the late 1980s. Compared to the first generation of the Cosmograph Daytona, the model featured screw down pushers and thus carried the "Oyster" designation on the dial, offering water resistance up to 50 meters. The model was offered in either stainless steel or gold and the movement was also upgraded from a Valjoux 722 movement to the more reliable Valjoux 727 movement. The reference 6263 also featured a bezel with black acrylic insert featuring a tachymeter scale printed in white.

The present Daytona remains in overall very attractive condition, its case maintains sharp edges and thick lugs, the matte black dial is counterbalanced by white subdials, the "Big Red" Daytona signature adding a dash of color.

Originally considered as a “sports” watch, the Daytona reference 6263 is one of those rare timepieces that can be worn on every occasion, with a more casual attire with the metal bracelet or dressed up with a leather strap.