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Auction archive: Lot number 60

Rolex

Estimate
CHF200,000 - CHF400,000
ca. US$204,572 - US$409,145
Price realised:
CHF605,000
ca. US$618,832
Auction archive: Lot number 60

Rolex

Estimate
CHF200,000 - CHF400,000
ca. US$204,572 - US$409,145
Price realised:
CHF605,000
ca. US$618,832
Beschreibung:

60 Rolex Ref. 6263, stamped inside caseback 6265
Manufacturer: Rolex Year: 1977 Reference No: 6263, stamped inside caseback 6265 Case No: 4’137’759 Model Name: Cosmograph Daytona “Desert Eagle” Material: Stainless steel Calibre: Manual, cal. Valjoux 727, 17 jewels Bracelet/Strap: Rolex stainless steel Oyster bracelet, reference 78350, end links stamped 571, max. length 200mm Clasp/Buckle: Stainless steel folding deployant clasp Dimensions: 37.5mm diameter Signed: Case, movement and bracelet signed Literature: A similar example is prominently illustrated in the Ultimate Rolex Daytona, Pucci Papaleo Editore, pg. 400-403. Catalogue Essay Beginning in the 1970s, the United Arab Emirates and its seven Arab nations specially commissioned watches from Rolex to be given as gifts for high-ranking officials, foreign dignitaries, and diplomats. Today, they are coveted treasures sought after by collectors around the world. The ‘Desert Eagle’ is an extremely rare personalized dial exhibiting the UAE coat of arms emblem in polychrome enamel, which prominently displays the “Quraysh Hawk”. In the center of the Hawk’s chest is a red background behind an Arabian sailboat. The Hawk is in a standing position, with its feet resting on top of the ruler of Dubai’s signature, Mohammed bin Rashid Al Makhtoum. Additionally, above the 6 o’clock subsidiary dial, is the prominent signature of the Wazarah Ad Difa’A department written in Arabic script. Reference 6263, such as the present watch, was introduced
to the market in 1969. This highly desirable model was fitted with Oyster chronograph pushers and a bezel with black acrylic insert featuring a tachometer scale printed in white. The present example is in absolutely mint condition, and retains its original Rolex sticker on the caseback as delivered from the factory. The dial is well preserved and utterly rare, further enhancing the desirability of this watch. To collectors who dream of owning a vintage reference 6263, a model that is already exclusive, they will be intrigued by this very special edition of the Rolex Daytona Cosmograph. Read More

Auction archive: Lot number 60
Auction:
Datum:
14 May 2016
Auction house:
Phillips
Geneva
Beschreibung:

60 Rolex Ref. 6263, stamped inside caseback 6265
Manufacturer: Rolex Year: 1977 Reference No: 6263, stamped inside caseback 6265 Case No: 4’137’759 Model Name: Cosmograph Daytona “Desert Eagle” Material: Stainless steel Calibre: Manual, cal. Valjoux 727, 17 jewels Bracelet/Strap: Rolex stainless steel Oyster bracelet, reference 78350, end links stamped 571, max. length 200mm Clasp/Buckle: Stainless steel folding deployant clasp Dimensions: 37.5mm diameter Signed: Case, movement and bracelet signed Literature: A similar example is prominently illustrated in the Ultimate Rolex Daytona, Pucci Papaleo Editore, pg. 400-403. Catalogue Essay Beginning in the 1970s, the United Arab Emirates and its seven Arab nations specially commissioned watches from Rolex to be given as gifts for high-ranking officials, foreign dignitaries, and diplomats. Today, they are coveted treasures sought after by collectors around the world. The ‘Desert Eagle’ is an extremely rare personalized dial exhibiting the UAE coat of arms emblem in polychrome enamel, which prominently displays the “Quraysh Hawk”. In the center of the Hawk’s chest is a red background behind an Arabian sailboat. The Hawk is in a standing position, with its feet resting on top of the ruler of Dubai’s signature, Mohammed bin Rashid Al Makhtoum. Additionally, above the 6 o’clock subsidiary dial, is the prominent signature of the Wazarah Ad Difa’A department written in Arabic script. Reference 6263, such as the present watch, was introduced
to the market in 1969. This highly desirable model was fitted with Oyster chronograph pushers and a bezel with black acrylic insert featuring a tachometer scale printed in white. The present example is in absolutely mint condition, and retains its original Rolex sticker on the caseback as delivered from the factory. The dial is well preserved and utterly rare, further enhancing the desirability of this watch. To collectors who dream of owning a vintage reference 6263, a model that is already exclusive, they will be intrigued by this very special edition of the Rolex Daytona Cosmograph. Read More

Auction archive: Lot number 60
Auction:
Datum:
14 May 2016
Auction house:
Phillips
Geneva
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