Rolex “Tropical MK1 6263” Daytona

Description

Offered here is a beautiful example of Rolex Daytona, Ref. 6263 (circa 1970; 2.8m serial), with an early MK1 “ROC” dial, before Daytona was printed on the dial  This example is outfitted with a panda-silver dial, and features screwdown pushers. These screwdown pusher-Daytonas have soared in popularity over the last couple decades, and are coveted by collectors, new and old.

The condition of this Daytona is excellent. The case has been previously polished, but remains thick and even. The dial is in beautiful condition, with no major flaws, scratches, marks, etc, and the registers have aged to a stunning tropical-caramel brown color.  The original tritium lume is still present on both dial and hands, with extremely beautiful vibrant yellow and puffy plots, all of which are well-preserved and in-tact. The original Bakelite black bezel is likewise in great condition, with only very small hairline to the left of 60.

The watch also comes on its original Rolex Oyster folded-link 7835/19 bracelet with 271 endlinks, dated to 1971, and has 13 full links with light stretch.