105 Rolex An incredibly well preserved and rare, Daytona, manual chronograph wristwatch in steel, with “big red” dial and guarantee, reference 6265.

Estimate: Fr. 80'000 –⁠ 160'000

• Model Daytona
• Year Circa 1988
• Reference 6265
• Case Material Stainless steel
• Case Number R621323
• Bracelet Material Stainless steel Rolex bracelet, approximate length 190mm
• Movement Manual, cal. 727, 17 jewels
• Dimension 37mm Diameter
• Signed Case, dial and movement
• Accessories Accompanied by Rolex guarantee stamped Monetti Napoli.

Few watches capture the essence of the manual-wind Daytona quite like the reference 6265. Introduced in the early 1970s, it represents the final and most refined evolution of Rolex’s manually wound chronographs, combining the robustness of screw-down pushers with the iconic Oyster case, while preserving the purity and balance that define the Daytona lineage. The present example, fitted with the highly coveted “Big Red” dial, stands out not only for its aesthetic appeal but for its exceptional state of preservation. The case retains strong proportions and sharp definition, with surfaces that remain crisp and remarkably untouched. Even more compelling is the presence of the original caseback sticker, an element so often lost, and here preserved as a testament to the watch’s careful life. The dial, with its striking red “Daytona” signature arcing above the lower subdial, offers that perfect contrast and visual energy that collectors so admire. Its condition further enhances the watch’s appeal, remaining clean, balanced, and true to its original character. Accompanied by its original Rolex guarantee, stamped Monetti Napoli, the present watch offers both rarity and completeness, an increasingly elusive combination. Today, examples of the reference 6265 with “Big Red” dial in such preserved almost untouched condition are becoming ever more difficult to encounter. For the discerning collector, this is not merely a Daytona, but a quintessential expression of the model at its peak, honest, sharp, and increasingly rare to find so well preserved.