Daytona 6263 Big Red Opinions

[dhknola]

This has been amazing to watch unfold, the knowledge here is incredible.

[swish77]

Originally Posted by TuRo

Tbh yes - I think it’s cleared up over on vrf now.

Oooh, thanks, it's getting juicy over on VRF!

Just goes to show how difficult it is to properly identify those 6263s accurately. And even then, there's still a difference of opinion. Interesting stuff.

[TuRo]

Originally Posted by swish77

Oooh, thanks, it's getting juicy over on VRF!

Just goes to show how difficult it is to properly identify those 6263s accurately. And even then, there's still a difference of opinion. Interesting stuff.

Slight irony is Swaini and I are 'steely bezel' lovers, and know much more about about the 6265 bezel etc, and Suisse 'X' was peerless as ever!

[watch.hunter66]

The skein has been unraveled. An interesting lesson for me, never be sure of what we have learned. Weu can always do better. Thank you all.

[TuRo]

That's ^ class ✓ I get it wrong all the time :-)

[swaini3]

Originally Posted by TuRo

Slight irony is Swaini and I are 'steely bezel' lovers,

Yea, specially on the white dial

[KY..]

Hi everyone…
I know the AP crowd may cringe.
But I decided to do a deal by giving up trade bait instead of so much cash.
I will miss the AP but it ran it’s course, plus I was starting to consider selling it for a nice profit after having it for many years and not wearing it much anymore.
I decided on the Big Red after confirming with the help of the community here and on VRF that authentic Rolex service parts had been used during the many service intervals inscribed inside the caseback.
However over time I will still work on finding the original period correct parts it would have left the factory with.
I really appreciate the feedback and all the help with this little watch!
Thanks again!
Best Regards Keith…

[TuRo]

Congrats K - lovely 'non-floating' (i.e. Daytona close to subdial - floating have a bigger gap) Daytona you have there. It looks great in bottom photo too. Rgds P

* Example of floating btw for newbies : Rolex Daytona
£93,329
https://chrono24.app/rolex/----6263-...GB&SETCURR=GBP

[watch.hunter66]

Well done, congrats. Happy that my ignorance has been useful to the discussion and to have contributed to your conscious purchase. Now you need to look for the right crown and bezel for your watch. Good hunting.

[fizz]

Congrats Keith.

While I'll probably never own a 6263 (never say never?), this has been a most illuminating thread. Wonderful to read the community's collective and very insightful investigative feedback.

[KY..]

Originally Posted by turo

congrats k - lovely 'non-floating' (i.e. Daytona close to subdial - floating have a bigger gap) daytona you have there. It looks great in bottom photo too. Rgds p

* example of floating btw for newbies : Rolex daytona
£93,329
https://chrono24.app/rolex/----6263-...gb&setcurr=gbp

Originally Posted by watch.hunter66

well done, congrats. Happy that my ignorance has been useful to the discussion and to have contributed to your conscious purchase. Now you need to look for the right crown and bezel for your watch. Good hunting.

Originally Posted by fizz

congrats keith.

While i'll probably never own a 6263 (never say never?), this has been a most illuminating thread. Wonderful to read the community's collective and very insightful investigative feedback.

Thanks a lot for all the diverse feedback…
I would hate to make a huge mistake because I didn’t address things when I felt something was wrong.
Thank you @watch.hunter66 for being diligent and steadfast as it helped us to dig deeper to look for answers to the puzzle.
This obviously was a topic that needed to be discussed and I’m glad pandora’s box got opened…
Regards Keith

[swish77]

Big congrats, Keith! Welcome to the Big Red club!

The watch looks great. I wouldn't worry about the service parts, especially the crown. It's visually identical, and it'll do a better job of keeping out moisture/humidity.

Over time, you could perhaps track down an original domed crystal and MK3 bezel, but not sure you need it to enjoy such a beautiful watch.

[KY..]

Originally Posted by Dan S

I was offered one of these late last year and did a dive into prices. While dealers were certainly asking $100k, I found that average examples without papers had been selling in the $80k-$90k range at auction. I didn't find dozens, but I based this on something like 8-10 sales IIRC, mostly at the major auction houses. Unfortunately, I don't have the details in front of me at the moment.

I appreciate this Dan and you hit the nail on the head.
I believe the seller was not kidding when they mentioned they had a lot of interest and at least two 80k offers on the watch from dealers/collectors.
I just happened to have a relationship with them and have direct access.
Plus by having the help of TRF & VRF and enough trade capital/value it helped push the deal through.

Originally Posted by swish77

Big congrats, Keith! Welcome to the Big Red club!

The watch looks great. I wouldn't worry about the service parts, especially the crown. It's visually identical, and it'll do a better job of keeping out moisture/humidity.

Over time, you could perhaps track down an original domed crystal and MK3 bezel, but not sure you need it to enjoy such a beautiful watch.

As you well know Aaron, the bezel being an authentic service or fake bezel made all the difference in the world to me.
I needed to be able to trust the watch’s history and still wear it while waiting to acquire the original parts.
Thank you for all your help as well on this one sir!

[watch.hunter66]

Originally Posted by KY..

Thanks a lot for all the diverse feedback…
I would hate to make a huge mistake because I didn’t address things when I felt something was wrong.
Thank you @watch.hunter66 for being diligent and steadfast as it helped us to dig deeper to look for answers to the puzzle.
This obviously was a topic that needed to be discussed and I’m glad pandora’s box got opened…
Regards Keith

Welcome!

[scooba]

Hi . Have you considered going to Andrew Shear or Stephen Medan they always have nice 6263s available ? . I am out of touch with pricing so can't comment

[KY..]

Originally Posted by scooba

Hi . Have you considered going to Andrew Shear or Stephen Medan they always have nice 6263s available ? . I am out of touch with pricing so can't comment

To be honest I wasn’t necessarily looking to get a 6263 Big Red at all.
I always admired them from a distance, but felt I would never put that much money into a watch.

I just happened to have this opportunity come along with the right seller and I became intrigued at the possibility of finally owning one.
And I ultimately pulled the trigger on trading several of my timely acquisitions from years past for this watch.

In the end I’m into this 6263 for a good out of pocket price in my opinion.
So me going to one of the primer sellers of this model was never an option.
Now I will just work on replacing the service parts that came with it back to original.

Best regards Keith…