Sitting within the pantheon of greats, the Rolex Daytona is a legendary watch that every watch lover can admire. With its long history, a lengthy list of famous wearers, and an array of intricacies, the Daytona has become the most sought-after timepiece the Genevan Giants have offered. Releasing the first generation Daytona in 1963, this legendary watch was made famous by the iconic actor and racecar driver Paul Newman following some years of obscurity. Among the long list of Daytona references we have today, the first generation four-digit references are the most desirable, with the ref. 6263 we have here residing as one of the best-known. Released in 1971 and produced until 1988 alongside the ref. 6265, the ref. 6263 was the last of the manually wound Daytona references to be equipped with a Valjoux movement. One of the last four-digit references to be produced, the ref. 6263 has all of the desirable traits that vintage Daytona collectors look for. Featuring screw-down chronograph pushers that modernize its aesthetic with a screw-down caseback and a black acrylic bezel insert, the ref. 6263 merges the modern Cerachrom bezel Daytona with a rich vintage aesthetic to create a timepiece that delights those who wear it.

The watch is in overall excellent condition. The steel case has some light scratches and small nicks, as expected of a watch of this vintage. Watch has original "non-grooved" P301 pushers fitted. The bezel is in excellent condition; well defined, with a plastic inner that remains in excellent shape. The so-called Sigma dial is in excellent condition, most of the lume dots intact and complete (lume dots at 3 and 9 are partially broken), and features very clean white gold hour markers and white sub dials. The hands have some light scratches. The Oyster bracelet has light surface scratches and light play between the links. The coronet on the clasp shows some wear. The bracelet currently fits a 7" wrist and has 12 links.

One of the most universally beloved vintage Daytona variants out there, the ref. 6263 showcases the very best of Rolex's timeless designs through its ability to remain so relevant to this day. We love the condition and originality of this example, with the correct bezel, P301 pushers and black sigma dial.