Rolex Daytona Reference 6263
Record status
Individual type · partial
Period
circa 1974
Maker / issuer
RolexThis manual-winding Rolex Daytona, reference 6263, dates to approximately 1974. The watch features a 37mm steel case equipped with screw-down pushers and a matching crown.
It incorporates a black bezel assembly with a MK1 acrylic insert. The matte black dial is configured with three concentric silver subsidiary registers, creating a reverse-panda appearance. Notably, the dial displays the 'Sigma' designation flanking the 'T Swiss T' signature at the 6 o'clock position. The timepiece is powered by a modified Valjoux Calibre 72 movement. The watch is presented on a period-correct Oyster bracelet with a signed blade clasp.
The case shows evidence of light polishing while maintaining its original proportions. The dial retains Tritium hour plots with an even patina, and the hands are original to the piece. It is currently in the inventory of Oliver & Clarke.
Evidence at a glance
- Linked sources
- 1
- Photograph views
- 1
- Catalogue references
- 0
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Technical characteristics
- Date
- circa 1974
- Type
- Chronograph
- Maker
- Rolex
- Pushers
- MK2
- Bracelet
- Oyster
- Movement
- Modified Valjoux Calibre 72
- Case Size
- 37mm
- Reference
- 6263
- Bezel Insert
- MK1 acrylic
- Place recorded
- Switzerland
- Maker / attribution
- Rolex
Design
- Dial and Hands
- The dial is a matte black version featuring three silver concentric subsidiary registers. At the 6 o'clock position, the dial displays the 'Sigma' notation, signifying the use of gold indices. The Tritium luminous plots are present at the hour markers and show an even patina. The handset matches the patina of the dial's luminous elements. The dial surface is reported to be clean with minimal signs of aging.
- Visible features
- • Matte black dial with three silver subsidiary registers. • Sigma symbols present at the bottom of the dial. • Screw-down pushers and crown. • Black bezel with tachymetric scale.
- Movement and Bracelet
- The timepiece is powered by a manually-wound chronograph movement, specifically a modified version of the Valjoux Calibre 72. The watch is attached to a period-correct stainless steel Oyster bracelet. This bracelet includes a deployant clasp featuring a signed blade.
- Case and External Features
- The watch is housed in a 37mm stainless steel case. According to the provided description, the case has undergone light polishing that retains the proportions of the original metal work. The watch features the characteristic screw-down pushers and winding crown, which are identified as MK2 units. The bezel is fitted with a black acrylic insert identified as the MK1 configuration. The components are reported to show standard signs of wear consistent with the age and condition of the case.
Identification
- Reference
- 6263
- Source note
- Facts transcribed from the linked source listing or collection record. Attribution and specifications are source-reported and have not been independently authenticated.
Catalogue references
No catalogue numbers recorded. Numbers are only published once transcribed from a verified edition of a standard catalogue — they are never inferred.
Research required
- Research required: The exact production date is approximate ('circa 1974').
- Research required: Polishing history is stated as 'lightly, yet tastefully previously polished'.