About This Watch
An exceptional example of the reference 6263 with the coveted 'Big Red' Daytona designation. This 1978 specimen retains its original tritium lume plots with beautiful warm patina.
Your father paid €300 in the 1990s. Today it's €165.000,=. Screw-down pushers, black dial, red DAYTONA text — the cornerstone.
Provenance & Condition
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Market Context
Historical reference: ~€300 in the 1990s. Data sourced from auction results, dealer transactions, and 14 years of market observation.
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Rolex Daytona
"Big Red" · c. 1978
€7.000,= below market average
Market Barometer
Fair PriceSpecifications
Offered By
Ancienne Vintage Gallery
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