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24 December 2016, 08:07 AM | #1 |
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6263 how to tell???
Hi Guys,
I am seriously interested in buying a vintage daytona 6263 1968-1972 what do I need to look at to 100% authenticate it? I need specific answers please. |
24 December 2016, 08:17 AM | #2 |
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Welcome to the forum.
If this is your first foray into vintage I would highly recommend going the route of an established vintage dealer or trusted seller who has already done the homework for you. This is a heavy hitter in terms of price, so I wouldn't be concerned about saving money by sourcing it on your own unless you know the ins and outs of this reference. Just my opinion. |
24 December 2016, 08:37 AM | #3 |
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I really want to know exactly what to look for, I have a great eye for detail but I need to be pointed in the right direction.
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24 December 2016, 10:42 AM | #4 | |
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In addition to doing tons and tons of homework about the model online, I'd suggest looking at as many authentic Daytona 6263s as possible. Most good dealers have archive sections on their sites (Andrew Shear, HQ Milton, LunarOyster etc ....), so it's easy to see many photographs of dozens of good examples of the watch to learn about it. There are other places online to find them too. Once you find a 6263 for sale that you're interested in, just compare it to known authentic examples. You can also post here and get opinions on a specific watch. I wholeheartedly agree with the comment above .... buy only from a very reputable dealer. You'll probably be in the $45K-$50K range. No reason to take a chance. Good luck. |
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24 December 2016, 10:58 PM | #6 |
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Thanks but I want to know what I am looking for... Im not talking dials as that is too advanced I am talking about case and markings, what shoudl I look for? Do I need any instruments? Please can anyone help me out?
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25 December 2016, 01:07 AM | #7 |
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You have been given good advice above. All the information is online otherwise.
Start with Stefano Mazzariol's blog. This should help inform you. But information doesn't necessarily with the decision process when it comes to vintage Rolex, and that's why others have advised to deal with trusted sellers. What you do is up to you, but be aware that the gamble can be quite painful sometimes. |
25 December 2016, 01:13 AM | #8 |
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You've been given some pretty good advice. Here's a good reference article.http://rolexpassionreport.com/19312/...graph-daytona/
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25 December 2016, 01:33 AM | #9 |
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I hope you are wealthy if you really want to buy that reference. If not, I would start with a less ambitious watch. 6263 is a grail that brings a lot of money. The chances of you being able to procure a genuine model at a reasonable price are very slim IMO. DO the research and best of luck.
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25 December 2016, 11:21 PM | #10 |
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I would like to think the OP is aware any decent example will demand an outlay of around 40k euros at the very least.
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23 January 2017, 03:30 PM | #11 |
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Did you end up finding one?
I too am searching for one.... Sent from my Zeitwerk |
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