Rolex “6265 18kt Gold” Daytona

Description

Offered here is a incredible and crisp example of Rolex Daytona, Ref. 6265, circa 1985, produced in 18kt Yellow Gold.  During this era, very few Daytonas were produced in gold, most being fitted in a steel case. In fact, allegedly less than 10% of the 24,000 of 6263 and 6265 watches for the 20 year period of their production run were made in gold.  This example is outfitted with a matching champagne dial.

The condition of this Daytona is excellent. The case does not appear to have been polished in the past, with thick and sharp lugs and very sharp. The dial is in perfect condition, with absolutely no wear or damage. The original tritium lume is still present on both dial and hands, and in excellent condition; the plots are perfectly aged to a pale yellow color. The bezel still has all of its original detail, and is also razor sharp.  Further, the watch comes fitted on its original gold Rolex 7205 rivet bracelet, with “I” (1984) clasp code, and 71 endlinks.  The bracelet has 13 full links and no stretch.