1978 Rolex Cosmograph Daytona ref.6263 Silver 'Big Red' w/Box & Papers
S/N:
5.5mil (1978)
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CASE:
Original case has been minimally polished in the past, and remains thick. Original pushers are in excellent condition, along with bezel. Serial and reference number are fully visible and well defined.
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DIAL:
Original 'Big Red' dial is in flawless condition. These rarer earlier 'low' daytona dials have of a more pearlescent metallic white finish, rather than the later silver versions. Lume plots are fully intact, and have a buttery patina, complemented by perfectly matching original tritium hands.
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BRACELET:
Solid link near NOS 78350 oyster w/571 endlinks that shows zero stretch.
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ACCESSORIES:
Original bufkor box set, booklets, hang tags, punched certificate, translation, and two sets of Rolex service papers.
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NOTES:
Examples of the highly desirable 6263 Daytona in this condition, are becoming harder to come by. Especially combined with this early 'low daytona' dial variation, and original full set box and paperwork!