In production for nearly two decades, references 6263 and 6265 were offered in either stainless steel or gold. Today, the market generally acknowledges that a non-"Paul Newman" stainless steel reference 6263 should generally feature a black or silvered dial, with three subsidiary registers featuring concentric circles of various sizes and textures, depending on the year of production of the watch.

Lovingly dubbed by watch collectors as “Big Eye”, the dial layout of the present lot is most likely part of a series of test dials as the subsidiary dials are notably larger than those found on other examples. Furthermore, the Rolex Oyster Cosmograph signature is located further from the crown - a detail that is characteristic of the earlier Cosmograph examples.

To add another element of intrigue, the case back of the present watch is stamped 6262 – an indicator that Rolex likely produced the present timepiece during a transitional period. However, the most arresting element of the dial is the color of the oversized subsidiary registers which have aged delicately into an attractive “tropical” coffee brown tone, giving the wristwatch an almost climactic appearance. With its overall excellent condition and striking dial, the present timepiece is sure to please all who sees its attractive and unique look.