References 6263 and 6265, were simultaneously launched in the late 1960s to replace the reference 6240 that was the first Oyster Cosmograph with screw down pushers. In production for almost 20 years, the two references were offered respectively with a metal or acrylic insert, either on stainless steel or gold. The present example is part of a very small production, made for the US market and characterized by a 14K yellow gold case and bracelet. Interestingly, a 4-digit number is engraved on the plate behind the balance wheel next to the caliber number. This feature was found on most of the gold examples of the 1970s and 1980s.
The black dial of this watch is in excellent condition, with fully luminous hour markers along the outer ring, all of which are present and intact. Additionally, the yellow gold subdials have started to age to a pleasing darker shade. Beautifully completed by an original riveted 14K yellow gold Oyster bracelet stamped Rolex USA and CI, the watch exults a subtle but sumptuous style.