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Old 15 December 2019, 01:36 AM   #1
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Rolex 6263
Just purchased a Rolex 6263. I can’t stop starring at it!




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Old 15 December 2019, 02:00 AM   #2
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Nice piece looks great!
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Old 15 December 2019, 02:09 AM   #3
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Old 15 December 2019, 02:09 AM   #4
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The watch came with 557 end links and the correct bracelet 78350. Thoughts on getting 571 end links?
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Old 15 December 2019, 02:44 AM   #5
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The watch came with 557 end links and the correct bracelet 78350. Thoughts on getting 571 end links?
Do that if you feel the current ones are a bad fit. They are easily obtainable from a service center.
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Old 15 December 2019, 03:36 AM   #6
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Old 15 December 2019, 04:06 AM   #7
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Stunner. Congratulations


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Old 15 December 2019, 04:29 AM   #8
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The watch came with 557 end links and the correct bracelet 78350. Thoughts on getting 571 end links?
Congrats on a beautiful watch from a fellow 6263 lover/owner!

See my thread from a couple of years ago. You might find it helpful:

https://www.rolexforums.com/showthread.php?t=546087
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Old 15 December 2019, 11:12 PM   #9
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Old 16 December 2019, 02:22 AM   #10
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Just out of curiosity because I have yet to own one but may in the future.does the tritium that’s left glow, briefly glow, or totally dead? When exposed to sunlight or bright light? Its a beauty
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Old 16 December 2019, 07:07 AM   #11
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expect to pay $$$ for 71 end links!!
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Beautiful panda!!
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Old 16 December 2019, 07:09 AM   #12
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WOW! My grail!
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Old 16 December 2019, 07:54 AM   #13
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The watch I hVe hasn’t been relumed. Very very faint. Nothing on the hands.

If you relume it will glow but hurt the value.


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Old 16 December 2019, 10:38 AM   #14
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Very nice looking! Congrats on a beautiful pickup. Enjoy it!
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Old 16 December 2019, 05:10 PM   #15
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Nice find. Enjoy.
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Old 16 December 2019, 10:52 PM   #16
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Wow!! That’s a nice piece for any collection.
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Old 16 December 2019, 11:41 PM   #17
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The watch I hVe hasn’t been relumed. Very very faint. Nothing on the hands.

If you relume it will glow but hurt the value.


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Yes I know, in another thread someone posted a 4 digit that glow bright and he said it was original...I just laughed. Just confirming my original thoughts
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Old 17 December 2019, 12:54 AM   #18
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Yes I know, in another thread someone posted a 4 digit that glow bright and he said it was original...I just laughed. Just confirming my original thoughts
The tritium on the manual-wind Daytonas should light up (glow) under UV/blacklight, but after exposure to normal bright light it should be faint, if at all, depending on the age of the watch.
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Old 17 December 2019, 01:34 AM   #19
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Old 17 December 2019, 01:46 AM   #20
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The tritium on the manual-wind Daytonas should light up (glow) under UV/blacklight, but after exposure to normal bright light it should be faint, if at all, depending on the age of the watch.


Agreed. They should light up and gradually fade out at the same rate once UV light is removed.


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Old 17 December 2019, 02:04 AM   #21
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Old 17 December 2019, 02:34 AM   #22
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Splendid!

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Old 17 December 2019, 05:57 AM   #23
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Congrats OP. The 6263 in black is also a personal favorite of mine! Looks like a very honest and lovely example.

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Just out of curiosity because I have yet to own one but may in the future.does the tritium that’s left glow, briefly glow, or totally dead? When exposed to sunlight or bright light? Its a beauty
As mentioned by Aaron, after exposure to a UV light, the lume does brighten up but then "die" very quickly. I have never owned a later example from the 80s, however I don't believe the lume would charge up under normal lighting.
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Old 17 December 2019, 06:03 AM   #24
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Old 17 December 2019, 06:05 AM   #25
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Old 17 December 2019, 03:21 PM   #26
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Old 17 December 2019, 04:01 PM   #27
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Wow, absolutely stunning watch. After the 6239 Paul Newman Daytona, this 6263 big red is my next dream watch.
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Old 17 December 2019, 04:35 PM   #28
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Nothing beats a big red Daytona for vintage manual winds. Congrats and well done.
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Old 18 December 2019, 06:04 PM   #29
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Beautiful... care to show that beautiful 727 that makes this thing tick?
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Old 19 December 2019, 06:20 PM   #30
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congrats! Don t play racquetball with it
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