135 Rolex An iconic and sought after, Daytona, chronograph wristwatch in steel, with silver 'Big Red' dial, reference 6265.

Estimate: € 50.000 –⁠ 100.000

Not merely a tool for the track, the 6265 has become a monument to the golden age of mechanical chronographs — a moment when Rolex, still firmly rooted in function-first thinking, created what would later become a design icon for the ages.
This example is fitted with the unmistakable “Big Red” dial. The bold “Daytona” script arching above the lower subdial is an emblem of a specific era, when the Cosmograph was still chasing time on the wrists of racing legends. But beyond the moniker, what elevates this watch is its great preservation: the bezel retains crisp engravings, the screw-down pushers are sharp and functional, and the dial itself offers rich contrast between the sunburst silver base and deep black registers — a configuration that balances clarity with charisma.
Inside, the manually-wound Caliber 727, the final, refined evolution of the famed Valjoux 72 that powered generations of Rolex chronographs.
For the collector seeking a Daytona that embodies not just the spirit of motorsport, but also the soul of Rolex’s enduring craftsmanship, the present 6265 “Big Red” is a piece that resonates far beyond the world of watches.