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Daytona ''Big Red''
Daytona ''Big Red''
Daytona ''Big Red''
Daytona ''Big Red''
Daytona ''Big Red''
Daytona ''Big Red''
Daytona ''Big Red''
Daytona ''Big Red''
Daytona ''Big Red''
Daytona ''Big Red''

Daytona ''Big Red''

REF 6265
#2025-583
Regular price €71.500,00

The Rolex Daytona 6265 “Big Red” with black dial is a 37 mm stainless steel chronograph featuring a metal tachymeter bezel, screw-down pushers, and the bold red “Daytona” script above the 6 o’clock sub-dial. Powered by the manual-wind Valjoux 727, it is one of the most coveted vintage Daytonas.

  • Kit: Watch Only
  • Year: 1978
  • Condition Used (Very good) The item shows minor signs of wear, such as small, intangible scratches.
  • Case Material: Steel | Bracelet Material: Steel
  • Diameter: 37 mm
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GENERAL

Ref. Number 6265
Brand Rolex
Model Daytona
Year 1978
Genere Unisex
Functions Chronograph
Additional Features
Condition Used (Very good) The item shows minor signs of wear, such as small, intangible scratches.

CALIBER

Movement Manual
Movement/Caliber 727
Power reserve 48H

CASE

Diameter 37 mm
Case Material Steel
Case Back Steel
Water Resistance -
Bezel Material Steel
Crystal Plexiglass
Dial Color Big Red
Dial Numerals -

STRAP & CLOSURE

Bracelet Material Steel
Bracelet Color Steel
Closure Type Folding Clasp
Closure Material Steel

KIT

Original Box No
Original Papers No

Description

The Rolex Cosmograph Daytona ref. 6265 “Big Red” with black dial is an icon of vintage Rolex collecting and one of the most sought-after chronographs of the 1970s and 1980s. Its 37 mm stainless steel Oyster case is fitted with a screw-down crown and chronograph pushers, making it more robust and water-resistant than earlier Daytona references with pump pushers. The fixed metal tachymeter bezel reinforces its professional racing-tool identity, offering speed measurements at a glance.

The defining feature of this reference is the black dial, with three contrasting silver sub-dials for running seconds, 30-minute, and 12-hour counters. Above the 6 o’clock register sits the bold “Daytona” inscription in bright red, giving the watch its famous “Big Red” nickname. This detail, paired with the clean layout and high-contrast design, makes the dial one of the most visually striking in Rolex’s history.

Inside beats the Valjoux 727 manual-wind chronograph calibre, beating at 21,600 vibrations per hour and offering around 48 hours of power reserve. Robust, reliable, and precise, it powered some of the most important Daytona references before Rolex transitioned to automatic chronographs.

The watch is completed by the classic Oyster bracelet in stainless steel, secured with a folding clasp, combining sporty functionality with everyday comfort.

Today, the Rolex Daytona 6265 “Big Red” black dial stands among the most collectible vintage Rolex watches, admired for its rarity, iconic dial design, and direct connection to the golden age of motorsport. It represents the perfect fusion of heritage, technical charm, and timeless style in the Daytona lineage.

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