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Rolex - 6264 - Daytona - Cosmograph - Mens
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Name6264
FamilyDaytona
SubtypeCosmograph
GenderMens
MovementRolex 727 (Details)
Years in Production1969 - 1979
Case Diameter (mm)37
MechanismManual
ChronometerYes
HackingNo
Date FunctionNo
QuicksetNo
Power Reserve (Hours)46
Frequency (bph)21, 600
Jewel Count17
Water Resistance (m)100
Crown Position3 O'Clock
Crystal MaterialSapphire
Band TypeBracelet
Band ReplaceableYes


Notes: This model was re-branded by Tiffany. It was made in the 1970s. It appears in both Stainless and 18K gold cases.
Mechanism:
This mechanism is derived from the Valjoux 72.
Family Notes: To many collectors, Rolex chronographs are grouped into two categories - Daytonas and "others". And while Rolex has been making chronographs since the 1930s , it wasn't until 1963 that the line of watches was categorized and named - and Daytona wasn't its first name. The original concept for this racing-inspired watch was The Rolex LeMans, and you can even find early advertising copy where the watch you see above - a true Mark I Daytona - is called LeMans. Needless to say, the name didn't stick, as Rolex's push into the American market and into official sponsorship of the 24 hour race at Daytona led to the naming of the reference 6239 Cosmograph as the Daytona. That didn't happen until 1964, and the watch in question here was produced in 1963, but we'll still call it a Daytona because it launched the reference, and thus the entire Daytona line.

From 1963 - 1988 Daytonas were Valjoux-sourced manual wind calibers; From 1988 - 2000 Rolex used a modified Zenith El Primero (Cal. 400). The Rolex version of this movement is called the caliber 4030. From 2000 to present the fully in-house, Rolex designed and manufactured automatic caliber 4130.

The bezel on this watch is distinctive. The numerals are all aligned so that they remain upright all the way around the dial, which is the old school look. A small design element common to all Daytona Cosmographs is sub dials that in some way contrast the dial.
Item created by: gdm on 2018-10-14 22:31:00. Last edited by gdm on 2018-10-14 22:32:54

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