1978 Rolex Daytona 6265 “Floating Big Red” Panda Dial Chronograph
Exceptional daily driver.
$88,450
OVERVIEW
The “Big Red” Daytona is basically the pinnacle of 4 digit Daytonas as far as demand (besides of course a Paul Newman”) and this one is as good as any example you would want to wear everyday.
CONDITION NOTES
CASE: Excellent case with sharp, thick & even lugs and correct original steel bezel. Correct original MK2 pushers.
DIAL & HANDS: Stunning and clean “Big Red” silver sunburst panda dial with perfect black subdials. All lume plots are in tact and a nice shade of cream. Original hands in excellent condition with lume matching the dial.
MOVEMENT: Clean movement with no corrosion and running and functioning optimally
WATCH SPECS
Maker: Rolex
Model: Daytona
Reference: 6265
Year: 1978
Material: Stainless steel
Dimensions: 37mm diameter; 14mm thickness
Crystal: Plexiglass
Lume: Tritium
Caliber: Rolex signed Valjoux, manually-wound, caliber 727
Bracelet/Strap: Rolex, stainless steel, oyster bracelet with clasp code stamped “B”
Lug Width: 19mm
Box/Papers: No

