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FS: 1975 Rolex Daytona (Ref. 6263) "Sigma" Black Dial

1975 Rolex Daytona (Ref. 6263) "Sigma" Black Dial

Offered at $86,500Â USD We are always open to offers and trades. Please feel free to contact us at [email]info@craftandtailored.com[/email] or by calling (213) 293-0555

Stock #
RLXDT6263-75
Brand Rolex
Style Daytona
Model 6263
Serial 39XXXXX
Size Men's
Material Stainless Steel
Dial Matte Black "Sigma"
Millimeters 36
Strap Rolex Oyster 78350 W/ 571 end pieces

CASE & BRACELET

The previously polished case retains full, even, lugs. The screw down "trip-lock" crown and Mk.2 screw down pushers are era correct and original to the piece. The bezel remains in an overall excellent vintage condition free from any degradation or cracking. The Rolex 78350 Oyster bracelet with 571 end pieces exhibits some stretch and light wear from use, retaining 12 links.

DIAL & HANDS

The excellent matte black "sigma" dial with contrasting silver sub-dials is in excellent condition, the silver subdials exhibit light wear in the hour register and slight hand drag at the top of the minute register. The trapezoidal WG stick markers are free of any corrosion and add to the specific examples era-specific look and feel. The lume plots all remain intact, the 3 o'clock, 6 o'clock and 9 o'clock markers exhibit some degradation normal for this dial configuration and era. The handset remains in good vintage condition, the chronograph sweep seconds hand exhibits some oxidation. The hour hand has aged slightly lighter than the dial exhibiting no lume loss when inspected under U.V. light, the minute hand has been relumed with era correct tritium to match.

ACCESSORIES

None. The watch is running at spec when placed on our timing scope but additional service history is unknown.


















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