Description

The present watch is a Rolex Cosmograph Daytona reference 6265 from 1978, executed entirely in 18K yellow gold and defined by its screw‑down pusher architecture and engraved tachymeter bezel. Measuring 37 mm, the solid gold case is matched to an original 18K yellow‑gold riveted Oyster bracelet with a period folding clasp, while a plexiglass crystal preserves the vintage character.

Its dial is a striking matte black “champagne panda,” featuring champagne‑toned sub‑dials, applied 18K yellow‑gold hour markers, and crisp contrasting scales that maximize legibility and charm. Inside beats the hand‑wound Valjoux 727 chronograph caliber—Rolex‑finished, column‑wheel controlled, and celebrated for its robustness and high‑beat rhythm—cementing the reference’s tool‑watch roots despite its precious‑metal execution.

Bezel material: 18K yellow gold with engraved tachymetric scale. Case: 18K yellow gold, 37 mm. Dial: matte black with champagne registers; 18K gold applied markers. Movement: manual‑winding chronograph, Valjoux 727. Bracelet/clasp: original 18K yellow‑gold riveted Oyster with folding clasp. Reference: 6265. Year: 1978. A quintessential late‑1970s screw‑down Daytona, this 6265 combines the luxurious warmth of full gold with the purposeful charisma of Rolex’s most storied chronograph.

Rolex – bio

Founded in 1905 by Hans Wilsdorf and Alfred Davis in London, initially as Wilsdorf & Davis Ltd. Renamed Rolex by 1908 and moved its base of operations to Geneva, Switzerland in 1919.  Their success is due to their innovation namely the legendary “Oyster” case – first water resistant watch and their extremely reliable movements.
The most famous models are Datejust, Day-Date, Daytona, Explorer, GMT-Master, Submariner and many more.
The company is owned by the Hans Wilsdorf Foundation, a family private trust.
One story, never confirmed by Wilsdorf, recounts that the name came from the French words “horlogerie exquise”‘è, meaning “exquisite clockwork”.