ROLEX DAYTONA REF 6263 SILVER BIG RED from 1985
Brand : ROLEX
Model: DAYTONA
Reference : 6263
Year: 1985
Serial : 912XXXXX
Poussoirs : MK3
Lunette : Lunette MK3 bakélite
Movement : MECA VALJOUX 727 numéroté
Boîte : Boîtier très bien conservé, présentant une géométrie cohérente et des volumes homogènes. Les cornes conservent une bonne épaisseur avec des angles encore bien définis. La montre présente une usure régulière et cohérente avec l’âge, sans choc majeur ni perte de matière significative.
Dial: Cadran silver Big Red d’origine avec tous ses points de tritium présents. La patine est homogène sur l’ensemble des index. Les aiguilles sont d’origine et présentent un tritium parfaitement matching avec celui du cadran. Sous-compteurs noirs bien contrastés, typographie conforme à la période de production.
Diameter : 37 mm
Bracelet : Bracelet Oyster acier réf 78350 avec endlinks 571. Ensemble cohérent avec la montre, en bon état général.
Accessories: None
Guarantee : All watches are guaranteed for 6 months for normal use. For vintage watches that are not waterproof, there is no guarantee of water resistance. In the caseof a water resistance problem linked to the non-screwing of the crown, the warranty is also void. In the case of shocks to the watch, the warranty is void. Normal use only qualifies for the 6-month warranty.
Description
Our opinion: Le modèle Rolex Cosmograph Daytona est un chronographe de sport lancé en 1963 par la société Rolex SA. Le Cosmograph Daytona fait partie de la catégorie des montres professionnelles de la gamme Rolex et a été conçu à l’origine pour les pilotes de course automobile. Quatre générations de Daytona ont vu le jour respectivement en 1963, 1988, 2000 et 2016. La première génération est équipée d’un mouvement à remontage manuel, la seconde d’un mouvement automatique et les troisième et quatrième d’un mouvement manufacture Rolex.
Les références à quatre chiffres constituent la base historique et la plus recherchée de la collection Daytona. Cet exemplaire de référence 6263 datant de 1985 présente une configuration cohérente avec cadran Silver Big Red d’origine, tritium complet et homogène, aiguilles matching, lunette bakélite conforme et mouvement Valjoux 727. Une montre représentative des dernières années de production des Daytona manuelles.
Brand
Rolex
Rolex is one of the world's most renowned watch brands, famous for its prestige, quality and innovation.
The beginnings (1905-1920)
Rolex was founded in 1905 in London by Hans Wilsdorf and his brother-in-law Alfred Davis. The company was initially called Wilsdorf & Davis, and it imported Swiss watch movements which it then had assembled and sold in London. In 1908, Hans Wilsdorf registered the trademark "Rolex", a name he found easy to pronounce and remember in different languages.
Innovation and success (1920-1940)
Rolex quickly established its reputation through its innovations, including the development of the first waterproof wristwatch, the "Oyster", in 1926. This watch was touted as a revolutionary product and received significant media attention, notably when the Swimmer Mercedes Gleitze wore an Oyster during her English Channel crossing.
In the 1930s, Rolex continued to innovate with iconic models, such as the Rolex Prince, which introduced rectangular dials, and the Datejust in 1945, which is considered the first automatic watch to display the date.
The era of divers and explorers (1950-1980)
In the 1950s, Rolex benefited from its association with exploration and adventure. Models like the Submariner, launched in 1953, and the GMT-Master, created in collaboration with Pan Am for pilots, became symbols of this era. These watches were not only stylish, but also designed to withstand extreme environments, cementing Rolex's reputation as a manufacturer of rugged and precise watches.
The rise to luxury (1980–present)
Over the decades, Rolex has become synonymous with luxury and social status. Rolex watches are often worn by famous people and are considered one of the best investments in watches. The brand has focused on artisanal quality, with rigorous control of each piece produced.
Rolex has also been at the forefront of the watch industry by introducing high-precision automatic movements and developing innovative materials such as Everose gold and cerachrom for bezels.
Philanthropic commitment
In addition to its watchmaking heritage, Rolex is engaged in various philanthropic initiatives, notably through the Rolex Awards for Enterprise, which supports innovative projects in different fields, such as science, environment and culture.
Conclusion
Today, Rolex is more than just a watch brand; it embodies a symbol of success and accomplishment. With over a century of innovation and a commitment to excellence, Rolex continues to fascinate watch enthusiasts around the world.
