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1980 Rolex Daytona Big Red

Rolex Vintage "Big Red" Daytona, Ref. 6265 Tiffany Year 1980
Rolex Vintage "Big Red" Daytona, Ref. 6265 Tiffany Year 1980

Rolex Vintage "Big Red" Daytona, Ref. 6265 Tiffany Year 1980

By Rolex for Tiffany & Co.

Located in West Hollywood, CA

Rolex Vintage “Big Red” Daytona – Ref. 6265 (1980) – Tiffany Dial – NO Box / NO Papers – AMAZING CONDITION Up for sale is a stunning vintage Rolex Cosmograph Daytona Ref. 6265 fro...

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Vintage 1980s Wrist Watches

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Rolex Daytona Cosmograph Paul Newman 6265 Big Red Men's Watch
Rolex Daytona Cosmograph Paul Newman 6265 Big Red Men's Watch

Rolex Daytona Cosmograph Paul Newman 6265 Big Red Men's Watch

By Rolex

Located in New York, NY

Rolex Daytona Cosmograph Paul Newman 6265 Big Red men's Watch. 37mm stainless steel case and bezel with black tachymeter bezel insert. Black dial with steel hands and hour markers. D...

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Vintage 1980s Wrist Watches

Rolex Stainless Steel Big Red Daytona Chronograph Wristwatch circa 1980
Rolex Stainless Steel Big Red Daytona Chronograph Wristwatch circa 1980

Rolex Stainless Steel Big Red Daytona Chronograph Wristwatch circa 1980

By Rolex

Located in Carmel-by-the-Sea, CA

Stainless steel Rolex Big Red Daytona, circa 1980. This is a great example in the evolution of the always-popular and coveted Daytona.

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Swiss Wrist Watches

Vintage Rolex Big Red Cosmograph Daytona Steel Silver Dial 6265 Watch
Vintage Rolex Big Red Cosmograph Daytona Steel Silver Dial 6265 Watch

Vintage Rolex Big Red Cosmograph Daytona Steel Silver Dial 6265 Watch

By Rolex

Located in Mayfair, London, London

A Rare Stainless Steel Oyster Cosmograph Daytona "Big Red" Vintage Gents Wristwatch, silver dial with applied hour markers, 30 minute recorder at 3 0'clock, 12 hour recorder at 6 0'c...

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Vintage 1980s Unknown Wrist Watches

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Stainless Steel

Rolex stainless steel Big Red Cosmograph Daytona Ref 6263 circa 1980s
Rolex stainless steel Big Red Cosmograph Daytona Ref 6263 circa 1980s

Rolex stainless steel Big Red Cosmograph Daytona Ref 6263 circa 1980s

By Rolex

Located in Dallas, TX

Manual-wind chronograph movement. Stainless steel case with rotating bezel with black insert, 38mm diameter. Silvered dial with black sub dials and Daytona in red letters. Stainless ...

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Vintage 1980s Swiss Wrist Watches

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Stainless Steel

Rolex Stainless Steel Big Red Cosmograph Daytona Wristwatch Ref 6263
Rolex Stainless Steel Big Red Cosmograph Daytona Wristwatch Ref 6263

Rolex Stainless Steel Big Red Cosmograph Daytona Wristwatch Ref 6263

By Rolex

Located in Dallas, TX

Manual-wind chronograph movement. Stainless steel case with rotating bezel with black insert, 38mm diameter. Black dial with silvered sub dials and Daytona in red letters. Stainless ...

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Vintage 1980s Swiss Wrist Watches

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Stainless Steel

Rolex Stainless Steel “Big Red” Dial Daytona Wristwatch Ref 6263
Rolex Stainless Steel “Big Red” Dial Daytona Wristwatch Ref 6263

Rolex Stainless Steel “Big Red” Dial Daytona Wristwatch Ref 6263

By Rolex

Located in Carmel-by-the-Sea, CA

A fantastic example of this coveted model, offered in mint original vintage condition. Note the original pushers, gorgeous dial with all luminous intact and original (#78350) Oyster ...

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Vintage 1980s Swiss Wrist Watches

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Stainless Steel

Rolex Stainless Steel Daytona Wristwatch Ref 6263 circa 1980s
Rolex Stainless Steel Daytona Wristwatch Ref 6263 circa 1980s

Rolex Stainless Steel Daytona Wristwatch Ref 6263 circa 1980s

By Rolex

Located in Miami Beach, FL

This is a great example of the stainless steel Rolex Daytona Ref. 6263. This watch has the most desirable combination of the acrylic bezel and black dial with big red Daytona.

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Vintage 1980s Swiss Wrist Watches

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Stainless Steel

Rolex Stainless Steel Daytona "Big Red" Wristwatch Ref 6263 1980
Rolex Stainless Steel Daytona "Big Red" Wristwatch Ref 6263 1980

Rolex Stainless Steel Daytona "Big Red" Wristwatch Ref 6263 1980

By Rolex

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Brand Name: Rolex Style Number: 6263 Also Called: Big Red Series: Daytona Gender: Men's Case Material: Stainless Steel Dial Color : Black w/ Silvered Sub Dials Movement: Mech...

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21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Wrist Watches

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Stainless Steel

Rolex Stainless Steel Daytona "Big Red" Cosmograph Wristwatch Ref 6263
Rolex Stainless Steel Daytona "Big Red" Cosmograph Wristwatch Ref 6263

Rolex Stainless Steel Daytona "Big Red" Cosmograph Wristwatch Ref 6263

By Rolex

Located in Beverly Hills, CA

This silvered dial Rolex "Big Red" Daytona ref. 6263 is a fantastic example of sharp looking configuration of a classic reference. The case is full and sharp and the dial is in fanta...

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Vintage 1980s Swiss Modern Wrist Watches

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Stainless Steel

Rolex Daytona Big Red Cosmograph Stainless Steel 6263 Wristwatch
Rolex Daytona Big Red Cosmograph Stainless Steel 6263 Wristwatch

Rolex Daytona Big Red Cosmograph Stainless Steel 6263 Wristwatch

By Rolex

Located in Bishops Stortford, Hertfordshire

Ref: W6021 Manufacturer: Rolex Model: Daytona Model Ref: 6263 Age: Circa 1985 Gender: Mens Complete With: Box, Manuals, Guarantee, Swing Tags & Original Crown & Crown Tube Dial: Blac...

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Vintage 1980s Swiss Wrist Watches

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Stainless Steel

Rolex Stainless Steel Big Red Daytona Wristwatch Ref 6265 circa 1980
Rolex Stainless Steel Big Red Daytona Wristwatch Ref 6265 circa 1980

Rolex Stainless Steel Big Red Daytona Wristwatch Ref 6265 circa 1980

Located in West Hollywood, CA

With Rolex Japan service papers. An exceptional condition example with big beefy lugs, super sharp case, and pristine original big red dial.

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Vintage 1980s Swiss Wrist Watches

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Stainless Steel

Rolex Daytona 0 6265 Men Stainless Steel Big Red' Watch
Rolex Daytona 0 6265 Men Stainless Steel Big Red' Watch

Rolex Daytona 0 6265 Men Stainless Steel Big Red' Watch

By Rolex

Located in Bishops Stortford, Hertfordshire

"Xupes Reference: COM002873 Manufacturer: Rolex Model: Daytona Model Variant: 0 Model Number: 6265 Age: 30875 Gender: Men Complete With: Rolex Box, Manuals & Guarantee Dial: Silver B...

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Vintage 1980s Swiss Wrist Watches

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Steel, Stainless Steel

Rolex Stainless Steel Daytona Wristwatch Ref 6265 "Big Red" Model circa 1985
Rolex Stainless Steel Daytona Wristwatch Ref 6265 "Big Red" Model circa 1985

Rolex Stainless Steel Daytona Wristwatch Ref 6265 "Big Red" Model circa 1985

By Rolex

Located in West Hollywood, CA

Rolex stainless steel Daytona wristwatch, Ref. 6265, serial number 8 million, circa 1985. So-called "Big Red" Daytona printing on dial. Classic and popular iconic Rolex model. 36mm c...

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Vintage 1980s Swiss Wrist Watches

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Stainless Steel

Rolex Stainless Steel Daytona Wristwatch Ref 6263
Rolex Stainless Steel Daytona Wristwatch Ref 6263

Rolex Stainless Steel Daytona Wristwatch Ref 6263

By Rolex

Located in Beverly Hills, CA

This is a beautiful example of the "Big Red" Rolex Daytona, ref. 6263. The watch is all original, and comes complete with it's original box and papers. This is a rare opportunity to ...

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Vintage 1980s Swiss Wrist Watches

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Stainless Steel

Rolex SS Daytona ref. 6265  c. 1985
Rolex SS Daytona ref. 6265  c. 1985

Rolex SS Daytona ref. 6265 c. 1985

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Rolex SS Daytona ref. 6265 c. 1985

By Rolex

Located in West Hollywood, CA

Rolex SS Daytona ref 6265 beautiful condition original example with very sharp unpolished case, heavy Oyster bracelet, and mint original silver satin dial with black registers and bi...

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Swiss Wrist Watches

1981 Rolex Daytona Stainless Steel 6263 Wristwatch
1981 Rolex Daytona Stainless Steel 6263 Wristwatch

1981 Rolex Daytona Stainless Steel 6263 Wristwatch

By Rolex

Located in Bishops Stortford, Hertfordshire

Vintage * *Complete with: Box, Manuals & Guarantee dated 8th July 1981 *Case Size: 37mm *Strap: Stainless Steel Oyster *Age: 1981 *Strap length: Adjustable up to 20cm. Please n...

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Vintage 1980s German Wrist Watches

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Stainless Steel

Rolex SS Daytona ref 6265 serial # 8.7 million circa 1986
Rolex SS Daytona ref 6265 serial # 8.7 million circa 1986

Rolex SS Daytona ref 6265 serial # 8.7 million circa 1986

Located in West Hollywood, CA

Rolex SS Daytona ref 6265 serial # 8.7 million calibre 727 Original silver satin dial with big RED Daytona. With heavy Oyster bracelet. Includes original serial #'d hang tag, and Rol...

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Vintage 1980s Swiss Wrist Watches

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18k Gold

Rolex Stainless Steel "Big Red" Daytona Wristwatch Ref 6265
Rolex Stainless Steel "Big Red" Daytona Wristwatch Ref 6265

Rolex Stainless Steel "Big Red" Daytona Wristwatch Ref 6265

By Rolex

Located in West Hollywood, CA

Rolex Stainless Steel "Big Red" Daytona ref 6265 serial #6.2 million circa 1982. Exceptional condition example 36mm diameter Oyster case with steel tachometer bezel. Beautiful condit...

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Vintage 1980s Swiss Wrist Watches

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Stainless Steel

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Rolex for sale on 1stDibs

While the rise in popularity of vintage Rolex watches is of no surprise to aficionados, collectors and industry experts, when it comes to contemporary luxury wristwatches, Rolex is also often the first brand that springs to mind. Not only is the company revered for its precision timekeeping and impeccable craftsmanship, but its name was designed to be memorable.

Rolex's enviable worldwide recognition can be credited in part to the genius of company founder Hans Wilsdorf. When the German-born watch dealer and his brother-in-law, Alfred Davis, set up their London enterprise, in 1905, they called it Wilsdorf & Davis, according to the traditional formula.

But Wilsdorf was determined to come up with another name that was short, would look good on a watch dial and was easy to say and remember in several languages. In 1908, he trademarked the name Rolex, and by 1920, he had moved the company to Geneva and redubbed it as Montres Rolex S.A.

But the main reasons for the brand’s success are its aforementioned commitment to precision and unflagging pursuit of innovation. In 1926, the company introduced the aptly named Oyster model. With a screw-down crown and case back, both fitted with rubber gaskets, this was the first truly waterproof watch.

Five years later, Rolex upped the ante with the Oyster Perpetual. That model’s patented Perpetual movement contained a rotor mechanism enabling it to self-wind. In another trendsetting move, in 1945, the brand debuted the Datejust, with a date window prominently displayed on the dial.

The company’s two most iconic models are sports watches. Although the Submariner, which debuted in 1953, was developed as a dive watch, its waterproof case, solid construction and good looks made it a favorite of adventurers and urbanites alike, including James Bond, who wore it in classics like Dr. No and Goldfinger. The Daytona, the racing chronograph made famous by Paul Newman, is especially sought after by collectors. Newman’s personal Daytona, which hit the auction block in 2017, sold for $17.8 million.

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Antique, vintage and luxury wristwatches have captured the hearts and minds of all manner of watch collectors as well as the watchmakers themselves — it's time you found your own.

Certain vintage watches for men and iconic watch designs for women are sought after not only because of their graceful proportions or innovative materials but also because of the illustrious histories of the houses that created them, histories that they stylishly embody.

Bulgari’s legendary Serpenti watch was on everyone’s list after the collection’s bold bracelet, which technically debuted after the timepiece, graced the wrist of actress Elizabeth Taylor. If anything, elaborately crafted timepieces — the unmistakably boxy silhouette of Cartier Tank watches, the elegant and minimal Calatrava designed by legendary Swiss house Patek Philippe — are even more effective than the shape we associate with traditional wristwatches.

Form watches — the all-encompassing moniker bestowed upon non-round watches — are making headlines and completing contemporary fashionable ensembles the world over. At the same time, both casual fans and careful collectors are drawn to the unbeatable charm of vintage styles, such as the icons designed by Omega that even James Bond can’t resist.

In the early days of watchmaking, watches were fragile enough that they necessitated protection from the elements. Now, wristwatches made of gold and steel can withstand the harshest climates — even 100 meters underwater, in the case of Rolex’s Submariner. Designer Gérald Genta, whose range of clients included Rolex, created for Audemars Piguet the first luxury sports timepiece to be made from stainless steel. First introduced in 1972, the Royal Oak was a perfect choice for blending the form and function that are now synonymous with sports watches.

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