Praised and admired by many not many timepieces are able to achieve the perfect balance between elegance and practicality like the Rolex ref. 6263. The era of the manually wound Cosmograph Daytona started with the pump pusher ref. 6239 in the early 1960’s, featuring for the first time a tachymeter scale on the metallic bezel.

In the beginning of the 1970’s, Rolex updated their Daytona model with the introduction of two new references 6263 & 6265, which would be the last references of the “manually-wound era” of the coveted Daytona. Aesthetically, Rolex has kept much of a similar appeal and design of the dial. The new models featured upgrades such as the new caliber 727 differing from the caliber 722 used in the ref. 6239, the reintroduction of the screw-down pushers to enhance waterproof capabilities and later examples of the reference fitted with an updated Oyster Triplock 700 crown. The references were both discontinued in 1987, making way for the new ref. 16520.

The present example ref. 6263 fitted with a black dial from circa 1980 bearing a 6.4 million serial is a refreshing example with period correct Mark II bezel with Mark II pushers. Presented in attractive overall condition featuring a well-preserved “Big Red” dial, it is further accompanied by the original Rolex guarantee dated 1981 and its original fitted presentation box.