Correct 6265 pusher¿?

[Rolessor82]

Hello everyone,

This 6265 from the middle of the 80s has two types of pushers on (one with some "stripes" and the other "smooth"). Which one is correct?

Pic below.

Thank you!

[antrolexsub]

Neither are correct. It should have P302 pushers with a single groove.

[zapokee]

Originally Posted by antrolexsub

Neither are correct. It should have P302 pushers with a single groove.

Oof, that's brutal.

Will cost a couple of pennies to put right. I'd just keep them if I'm not selling it.

[TuRo]

Yep agree - tbh you could sell the top unproved P301 ( shame it’s not an early even rarer millerighe” italian for “thousand stripes”) one for a pretty penny, and the bottom service (P 303 ) one would fetch quite a few bob too…if legit.

Tbh reason I suspect the top one is not a millerighe is in the article below - as they are very closely milled hence thousand description...but it looks like the ungrooved one P01 in the photo of 6265 big red.

If both are legit then this would give you a good chunk of money for the Goldilocks 02s, if you decide to swap over at some point.

https://italianwatchspotter.com/vint...art-2/?lang=en

4 pusher types here too : https://www.chrono-shop.net/en/blog/...variations-n15

In the meantime, just enjoy the 6265 (I prefer 65 to 63 ) and let the slight visual imbalance in pushers, be tempered by the knowledge that the pushers are rather oddly different distances away from the crown anyway !

[TuRo]

Ps asantrolexsub says p302 from £500-1000 as per here https://www.chrono24.co.uk/rolex/cro...id24344838.htm

[Rolessor82]

Thank you all for your help. Paul, that is what I will do in the future :)

Are the ones below legit? I mean, one envelope is half green, the other is all white.

[antrolexsub]

Originally Posted by Rolessor82

Thank you all for your help. Paul, that is what I will do in the future :)

Are the ones below legit? I mean, one envelope is half green, the other is all white.

Both are legit packaging. There’s also 2 other packaging styles.

Just a tip, if you buy them make sure the packs are sealed, there are some aftermarket pushers that are very close looks wise to genuine P302 pushers. Some unscrupulous sellers sell these in opened Rolex blisters claiming them to be authentic.

[TuRo]

Strong advice indeed ^ ,✓

[brandrea]

Originally Posted by pauldavidthorpe

Strong advice indeed ^ ,✓

The wealth of knowledge here on TRF is quite something

[Rolessor82]

Great insight! Totally! Thank you!

[greekbum]

In my over 30 year experience buying these watches from people id say the top pusher is correct bottom pusher is from a zenith daytona. P301 or P302 will work. In stainless steel models anything after 8million serial you could have had p301 or P302 commonly referred to as service pushers. In gold models through the end of the run you found mainly p301 like your top pusher.

[Rolessor82]

Thanks a lot Greek!!

[Exracer1985]

You made me get out my loop and check my 6265.
Yep both pushers have a single grove.
I bought my watch brand new in 1976 from an AD as a Christmas gift to myself.
The warranty paper states it’s a 1973 model. Only been in to service several times over the years and nothings ever been fixed or replaced.
Agree great knowledge on this forum.

[swish77]

Originally Posted by Exracer1985

You made me get out my loop and check my 6265.
Yep both pushers have a single grove.
I bought my watch brand new in 1976 from an AD as a Christmas gift to myself.
The warranty paper states it’s a 1973 model. Only been in to service several times over the years and nothings ever been fixed or replaced.
Agree great knowledge on this forum.

Nice! Not that it really matters, but if you have an early-mid-'70s 6265 with single-groove pushers, they have been replaced at some point. Those original pushers would not have had any grooves, like my 6263 from '79. The pushers with single grooves started around '80-'81, and were also service pushers.

[Exracer1985]

I checked my receipts. I had the watch in to change out a scratched crystal and overhaul in 2001. Another overhaul in 2006 and than again 2015 all at trusted dealers.
None of the receipts show a change to the plungers. Would that change out of the plungers be done in an overhaul service as part of water resistance procedure?
I don’t remember any mention of it but it’s possible it was done during a service. You mentioned they might be service items. The watch was worn everyday and worked great but now spends more time in the safe since 2021.
I guess I don’t want wear it out.😀
Thanks for your input

[swish77]

Originally Posted by Exracer1985

I checked my receipts. I had the watch in to change out a scratched crystal and overhaul in 2001. Another overhaul in 2006 and than again 2015 all at trusted dealers.
None of the receipts show a change to the plungers. Would that change out of the plungers be done in an overhaul service as part of water resistance procedure?
I don’t remember any mention of it but it’s possible it was done during a service. You mentioned they might be service items. The watch was worn everyday and worked great but now spends more time in the safe since 2021.
I guess I don’t want wear it out.😀
Thanks for your input

Yes, perhaps replaced during routine service or for water resistance. Back in the day, no one cared about such tiny details and your watchmaker might have done it as a courtesy. That was before vintage Rolex watch nuts came along, myself included, and started scrutinizing every atom of every watch.

Maybe you can post some photos.

[Rolessor82]

Haha, totally Aaron! Thanks for sharing
Great info here. Great community

[Exracer1985]

Swish 77 here is a photo of my watch you requested. My wife figured out the ways of the forum.😀
There is a small vertical scratch on the crystal by the minute hand I just noticed.
The photo shows the single groove plungers.
Can’t believe how long I’ve owned this watch. I was a very young man when I bought it and I can tell you the 46 years flew by.
Your watch looks almost new and how long have you owned it?
Thanks,
Terry

[swish77]

Originally Posted by Exracer1985

Swish 77 here is a photo of my watch you requested. My wife figured out the ways of the forum.��
There is a small vertical scratch on the crystal by the minute hand I just noticed.
The photo shows the single groove plungers.
Can’t believe how long I’ve owned this watch. I was a very young man when I bought it and I can tell you the 46 years flew by.
Your watch looks almost new and how long have you owned it?
Thanks,
Terry

Very nice 6265! You should post photos of your full set. Not many original-owner vintage Daytonas out there. I’ve had my 6263 about six years. Sadly, I don’t wear it as much as I used to, but I love owning it!