Description

The present watch is a Rolex Cosmograph Daytona reference 6265 from 1979, 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 champagne color featuring black 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.

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”.