Historical Rolex Cosmograph Daytona Big Red 6263 steel 1979
By Rolex
Located in Neguri, Vizcaya
And among the numerous references that make up this iconic collection of chronograph watches, the “Big Red” Rolex Daytona reference 6263 is easily one of the most famous, collectible...
Steel
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...
Rolex Stainless Steel Big Red 1680 Submariner Wristwatch, 1979
By Rolex
Located in Epsom, Surrey
This Rolex has undergone a thorough inspection and service to ensure all aspects of the watch are as they should be to meet our high standards for sale. It has also been referenced a...
Stainless Steel
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.
Rolex Stainless Steel "Big Red" Daytona Wristwatch Ref 6263
By Rolex
Located in Carmel-by-the-Sea, CA
One of the earlier examples of a "Big Red" Rolex Daytona wristwatch, Ref. 6263, among the most popular and desirable variations of this watch in today's market.
Stainless Steel
Rolex Daytona Big Red Chronograph Watch 6265
By Rolex
Located in Southampton, PA
The Rolex Big Red Daytona Chronograph Watch, reference number 6265, is a vintage timpiece that proves exceptional luxury never goes out of style.
Stainless Steel
Rolex Daytona “Big Red” Chronograph Watch 6263
By Rolex
Located in Southampton, PA
The Rolex “Big Red” Daytona Chronograph Watch, reference number 6263, uses bold contrasting colors to make a visually stunning statement.
Stainless Steel
Rolex Rare Vintage Daytona Big Red Dial 6263
By Rolex
Located in Mayfair, London, London
A rare vintage 37mm stainless steel Cosmograph Daytona 'Big Red' wristwatch. Featuring a black dial with applied hour markers, silver sub-dials and a fixed stainless steel bezel with...
Stainless Steel
Rolex Stainless Steel Big Red Daytona Wristwatch Ref 6265
By Rolex
Located in Carmel-by-the-Sea, CA
Offering a distinctive, clean and monochromatic look that is heightened by the "pop" of red. This is a circa 1978 "big red" Daytona ref. #6265. The case is in mint condition, with ...
Stainless Steel
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.
Rolex Stainless Steel Daytona Chronograph Wristwatch "Big Red" Ref 6263
By Rolex
Located in Carmel-by-the-Sea, CA
Most "Big Red" Daytonas are early- to mid-1980s, but the serial number of this watch dates it to 1979, making it a very early example. The watch is in excellent overall condition, bu...
Stainless Steel
Rolex Stainless Steel Big Red Cosmograph Daytona Wristwatch Ref 6265
By Rolex
Located in Bal Harbour, FL
Rare Rolex Daytona reference 6265, serial number 4.1million circa 1974 with Sigma dial and black bakelite bezel. Collectable, wearable and incredibly desirable, it is the combinatio...
Stainless Steel
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 ...
Stainless Steel
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 ...
Stainless Steel
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...
Stainless Steel
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 ...
Stainless Steel
Rolex Very Rare Cosmograph Daytona Big Red Steel Black Dial Manual Wind Watch
By Rolex
Located in Mayfair, London, London
A Very Rare Stainless Steel Oyster Cosmograph Daytona "Big Red" Vintage Gents Wristwatch, black dial with silver sub-dials and applied hour markers, 30 minute recorder at 3 0'clock, ...
Stainless Steel
Rolex Stainless Steel Daytona Big Red Sigma Dial Wristwatch Ref #6265
Located in Carmel-by-the-Sea, CA
A rare “Sigma” dial variation of this esteemed collectable. Lovely original condition.
Stainless Steel
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.
Stainless Steel
Rolex Daytona "Big Red" 37mm 6265
By Rolex
Located in Surfside, FL
This rare Rolex Daytona "Big Red" in stainless steel, model 6265, was produced in 1979 and features a manual wind movement.
Stainless Steel
Rolex Stainless Steel Big Red Daytona Wristwatch Ref 6265
By Rolex
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Rolex Stainless Steel “Big Red” Daytona ref 6265 circa 1979. 36mm diameter Oyster case with screw down pushers, black tachometer bezel, and acrylic crystal.
Stainless Steel
Rolex Oyster Cosmograph "Big Red" Daytona 6263/0 1978
By Rolex
Located in Ottawa, Ontario
It Features the Original Black "Big Red" Dial, with screw-down Stainless Steel Pushers.
Stainless Steel
Rolex Stainless Steel 'Big Red' Daytona Wristwatch, circa 1979
By Rolex
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Beautiful condition original silver satin dial with black registers and BIG RED DAYTONA. Steel tachometer bezel for 200 MPH.
Stainless Steel
Rolex Stainless Steel Daytona "Big Red" Wristwatch Ref 6263
By Rolex
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Over the past 50 years the Rolex Daytona has solidified its place in history as one of the most sought after and popular chronographs in existence. The iconic style of the Daytona ha...
Stainless Steel
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...
Stainless Steel
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...
Stainless Steel
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.
Stainless Steel
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...
Steel, Stainless Steel
Rolex Stainless Steel Cosmograph Daytona Big Red manual Wristwatch ref 6239
By Rolex
Located in Ottawa, Ontario
This is an iconic Rolex Cosmograph Daytona Big Red Paul Newman timepiece.
Rolex Stainless Steel Big Red Daytona Wristwatch circa 1978 Ref 6263
By Rolex
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Rolex stainless steel Big Red Daytona wristwatch, Ref. 6263, serial number 5.5 million, circa 1978.
Stainless Steel
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.
Are you shopping for a wristwatch? It’s good to keep your needs as well as your specific personal style in mind: A smaller, subtle timepiece is a good fit for small wrists. When will you be wearing your new accessory? There’s a versatile model out there for everyday wear, while a rugged, feature-heavy watch is a safe bet if you’re prone to embarking on all-weather activities in the great outdoors.
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