{"product_id":"1978-rolex-daytona-ref-6265-black-floating-big-red-dial-w-box-extensive-documentation","title":"1978 Rolex Daytona (Ref. 6265) Black \"Floating Big Red\" Dial W\/ Box \u0026 Extensive Documentation","description":"\u003cp\u003eRolex first introduced the Cosmograph in 1963 in steel, 14k, and 18k yellow gold with a design that was solely focused on automobile racing. The Units Per Hour bezel allowed for the tracking and measuring of average speed and lap times, making for a truly useful tool for racing drivers in the 20th century. Rolex, being the same marketing powerhouse back then as they are today, knew the American market would be their most effective demographic as racing in America was on the rise in the 60s-70s. Effectively, in 1964, the Rolex Cosmograph was branded “Daytona” after the famous race, the 24 Hours of Daytona, and the rest is history.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Daytona saw its first major update in late 1969 when Rolex decided to bring its Oyster technology to the Cosmograph. Accompanying the \"Oyster\" text on the dial, the case crown was upgraded to a 7mm trip-lock crown, and the most significant upgrade was the introduction of the screw-down chronograph pushers, which is a function we still see today in the modern Daytona offering from Rolex. While the case size of this new model was the same as its predecessor at 36mm, the larger crown and more robust pushers greatly increase the watch's wrist presence. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe love a watch with provenance, and this specific Daytona may be one of the most well-documented examples we've ever had. Remaining in a very attractive and presentable condition, and ready for daily wear.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eSPECS\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ctable class=\"specs\"\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"47%\"\u003eStock #\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"2%\"\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"47%\"\u003eRLXDT6265-78\/5\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBrand\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eRolex\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eStyle\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eDaytona\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eModel\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e6265\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSerial\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e55XXXXX\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSize\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMen's\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMaterial\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eStainless Steel\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eDial\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMatte Black \"Floating Big Red\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMillimeters\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e36\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBracelet\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eRolex 62510H Jubilee Bracelet W\/ 574 End Pieces\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eCASE \u0026amp; BRACELET\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe wonderful case exhibits full and even lugs that exhibit some evidence of light polishing in the past, and wear. The stainless steel “UPH” bezel remains in excellent condition, showing light use and no loss to the black enamel inlay. The Mk III screw-down pushers are OEM Rolex service units. The later Rolex 62510H Jubilee bracelet with 574 is an OEM service unit and retains 22 links that show light stretch and will fit up to an 8.25-inch wrist.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eDIAL \u0026amp; HANDS\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe original matte black \"Floating Big Red\" dial is in wonderful vintage condition, showing no age or damage to the dial itself. The silver sub-dials exhibit some wear, expected for the age of the watch. The tritium lume plots have achieved a lovely creamy yellow patina. Under UV light inspection, the 3 o'clock plot features slight degradation, while the 6 o'clock plot is mostly missing, and the rest of the plots remain fully intact. The hands are OEM Rolex luminova service units.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eACCESSORIES \u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe watch comes with its original inner and outer boxes, original sales receipt, blank Rolex guarantee paper, informational and instruction booklets, and extensive documentation ranging from Rolex services, independent services, and appraisals. The watch is keeping time perfectly, backed by a 1-year warranty on accurate timekeeping.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Rolex","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45181462806637,"sku":"RLXDT6265-78\/5","price":82000.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1104\/9180\/files\/Img043293copy2_3defa5bd-686e-450a-9b34-e42dabdb3905.jpg?v=1778190990","url":"https:\/\/www.craftandtailored.com\/products\/1978-rolex-daytona-ref-6265-black-floating-big-red-dial-w-box-extensive-documentation","provider":"Craft + Tailored","version":"1.0","type":"link"}