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Pre-Owned Rolex Daytona “Big Red” Ref. 6265
As one of the most sought-after watches on the market today, the Rolex Daytona has achieved legendary status in the world of watches. Produced from 1971 to 1988, the Reference 6265 introduced several notable upgrades in the Daytona that remain part of the collection to this day. Dating to 1979, this Daytona Ref. 6265 is known as the “Big Red” due to its distinctive red text above the six o’clock hour register. It’s not just that Daytona is printed in red that earns the “Big Red” its name; the font is oversized and larger on these vintage models compared with later dial designs.
The Rolex Daytona has achieved legendary status in the world of watches and is remains one of the most sought-after watches on the market today.
Produced from 1971 to 1988, the Reference 6265 introduced several notable upgrades in the Daytona that remain part of the collection to this day. The 6265 featured a large screw-down crown and introduced screw-down pushers for water resistance, a core design trait that is a defining element of the Daytona’s iconic style.
Dating to 1979, this Daytona Ref. 6265 is known as the “Big Red” due to its distinctive red text above the six o’clock hour register. It’s not just that Daytona is printed in red that earns the “Big Red” its name; the font is oversized and larger on these vintage models compared with later dial designs.
The watch is completed with a silver dial with contrasting black sub-dials and polished steel bezel with engraved tachymeter scale.
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