{"id":31971,"date":"2025-11-20T13:16:10","date_gmt":"2025-11-20T09:16:10","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/k2luxury.ch\/watches\/?post_type=product&p=31971"},"modified":"2026-08-28T02:00:46","modified_gmt":"2026-08-27T22:00:46","slug":"daytona-cosmograph-in-yellow-gold-6265","status":"publish","type":"product","link":"https:\/\/k2luxury.ch\/watches\/brand\/rolex\/cosmograph-daytona\/daytona-cosmograph-in-yellow-gold-6265\/","title":{"rendered":"Daytona Cosmograph in Yellow Gold 6265"},"content":{"rendered":"

The present watch is a Rolex Cosmograph Daytona reference 6265 from 1978, executed entirely in 18K yellow gold and defined by its screw\u2011down pusher architecture and engraved tachymeter bezel. Measuring 37 mm, the solid gold case is matched to an original 18K yellow\u2011gold riveted Oyster bracelet with a period folding clasp, while a plexiglass crystal preserves the vintage character.<\/p>\n

Its dial is a striking matte black \u201cchampagne panda,\u201d featuring champagne\u2011toned sub\u2011dials, applied 18K yellow\u2011gold hour markers, and crisp contrasting scales that maximize legibility and charm. Inside beats the hand\u2011wound Valjoux 727 chronograph caliber\u2014Rolex\u2011finished, column\u2011wheel controlled, and celebrated for its robustness and high\u2011beat rhythm\u2014cementing the reference\u2019s tool\u2011watch roots despite its precious\u2011metal execution.<\/p>\n

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\u2011winding chronograph, Valjoux 727. Bracelet\/clasp: original 18K yellow\u2011gold riveted Oyster with folding clasp. Reference: 6265. Year: 1978. A quintessential late\u20111970s screw\u2011down Daytona, this 6265 combines the luxurious warmth of full gold with the purposeful charisma of Rolex\u2019s most storied chronograph.<\/p>\n

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Rolex – bio
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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.\u00a0 <\/span>Their success is due to their innovation namely the legendary \u201cOyster\u201d case – first water resistant watch and their extremely reliable movements.
\nThe most famous models are Datejust, Day-Date, Daytona, Explorer, GMT-Master, Submariner and many more.
\nThe company is owned by the Hans Wilsdorf Foundation, a family private trust.
\nOne story, never confirmed by Wilsdorf, recounts that the name came from the French words “horlogerie exquise”‘\u00e8, meaning \u201cexquisite clockwork\u201d.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"