Historical Rolex Cosmograph Daytona Big Red 6263 steel 1979
By Rolex
Located in Neguri, Vizcaya
And among the numerous references that make up this iconic collection of chronograph watches, the “Big Red” Rolex Daytona reference 6263 is easily one of the most famous, collectible...
Steel
Rolex Vintage "Big Red" Daytona, Ref. 6265 Tiffany Year 1980
By Rolex for Tiffany & Co.
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Rolex Vintage “Big Red” Daytona – Ref. 6265 (1980) – Tiffany Dial – NO Box / NO Papers – AMAZING CONDITION Up for sale is a stunning vintage Rolex Cosmograph Daytona Ref. 6265 fro...
Rolex Daytona “Big Red” Chronograph Watch 6263
By Rolex
Located in Southampton, PA
The Rolex “Big Red” Daytona Chronograph Watch, reference number 6263, uses bold contrasting colors to make a visually stunning statement.
Stainless Steel
Rolex Rare Vintage Daytona Big Red Dial 6263
By Rolex
Located in Mayfair, London, London
A rare vintage 37mm stainless steel Cosmograph Daytona 'Big Red' wristwatch. Featuring a black dial with applied hour markers, silver sub-dials and a fixed stainless steel bezel with...
Stainless Steel
Rolex Stainless Steel "Big Red" Daytona Wristwatch Ref 6263
By Rolex
Located in Carmel-by-the-Sea, CA
One of the earlier examples of a "Big Red" Rolex Daytona wristwatch, Ref. 6263, among the most popular and desirable variations of this watch in today's market.
Stainless Steel
Rolex Stainless Steel Big Red Cosmograph Daytona Wristwatch Ref 6263
By Rolex
Located in Dallas, TX
Manual-wind chronograph movement. Stainless steel case with rotating bezel with black insert, 38mm diameter. Black dial with silvered sub dials and Daytona in red letters. Stainless ...
Stainless Steel
Rolex Stainless Steel Daytona Chronograph Wristwatch "Big Red" Ref 6263
By Rolex
Located in Carmel-by-the-Sea, CA
Most "Big Red" Daytonas are early- to mid-1980s, but the serial number of this watch dates it to 1979, making it a very early example. The watch is in excellent overall condition, bu...
Stainless Steel
Rolex Stainless Steel “Big Red” Dial Daytona Wristwatch Ref 6263
By Rolex
Located in Carmel-by-the-Sea, CA
A fantastic example of this coveted model, offered in mint original vintage condition. Note the original pushers, gorgeous dial with all luminous intact and original (#78350) Oyster ...
Stainless Steel
Rolex stainless steel Big Red Cosmograph Daytona Ref 6263 circa 1980s
By Rolex
Located in Dallas, TX
Manual-wind chronograph movement. Stainless steel case with rotating bezel with black insert, 38mm diameter. Silvered dial with black sub dials and Daytona in red letters. Stainless ...
Stainless Steel
Rolex Stainless Steel Daytona Wristwatch Ref 6263
By Rolex
Located in Carmel-by-the-Sea, CA
A truly pristine example of a Rolex Daytona wristwatch, Ref. 6263, with a silvered dial.
Stainless Steel
Rolex Daytona Ref 6263
By Rolex
Located in Miami Beach, FL
This watch has the most desirable combination of the acrylic bezel and black dial with big red daytona. The case dial and movement are very clean and the watch was serviced by Rolex.
Rolex Stainless Steel Daytona Wristwatch Ref 6263 circa 1980s
By Rolex
Located in Miami Beach, FL
This is a great example of the stainless steel Rolex Daytona Ref. 6263. This watch has the most desirable combination of the acrylic bezel and black dial with big red Daytona.
Stainless Steel
Rolex Oyster Cosmograph "Big Red" Daytona 6263/0 1978
By Rolex
Located in Ottawa, Ontario
This is a Rare Vintage Stainless Steel Rolex Oyster Cosmograph 36mm Daytona Timepiece, Ref. 6263/0.
Stainless Steel
Rolex Daytona Big Red Cosmograph Stainless Steel 6263 Wristwatch
By Rolex
Located in Bishops Stortford, Hertfordshire
Ref: W6021 Manufacturer: Rolex Model: Daytona Model Ref: 6263 Age: Circa 1985 Gender: Mens Complete With: Box, Manuals, Guarantee, Swing Tags & Original Crown & Crown Tube Dial: Blac...
Stainless Steel
Rolex Stainless Steel Daytona "Big Red" Wristwatch Ref 6263
By Rolex
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Over the past 50 years the Rolex Daytona has solidified its place in history as one of the most sought after and popular chronographs in existence. The iconic style of the Daytona ha...
Stainless Steel
Rolex Stainless Steel Daytona "Big Red" Wristwatch Ref 6263 1980
By Rolex
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Brand Name: Rolex Style Number: 6263 Also Called: Big Red Series: Daytona Gender: Men's Case Material: Stainless Steel Dial Color : Black w/ Silvered Sub Dials Movement: Mech...
Stainless Steel
Rolex Stainless Steel Daytona "Big Red" Cosmograph Wristwatch Ref 6263
By Rolex
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
This silvered dial Rolex "Big Red" Daytona ref. 6263 is a fantastic example of sharp looking configuration of a classic reference.
Stainless Steel
Rolex Stainless Steel Big Red Daytona Wristwatch circa 1978 Ref 6263
By Rolex
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Rolex stainless steel Big Red Daytona wristwatch, Ref. 6263, serial number 5.5 million, circa 1978.
Stainless Steel
Rolex Stainless Steel Daytona Wristwatch Ref 6263
By Rolex
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
This is a beautiful example of the "Big Red" Rolex Daytona, ref. 6263. The watch is all original, and comes complete with it's original box and papers.
Stainless Steel
1981 Rolex Daytona Stainless Steel 6263 Wristwatch
By Rolex
Located in Bishops Stortford, Hertfordshire
It is one of the most sought-after references after the Paul Newman set and adorns other nicknames such as the Oyster Down (Oyster Sotto) Big Red 6263 or ROC Big Red 6263. The black ...
Stainless Steel
Rolex Steel Cosmograph Daytona ref# 6263 circa 1978
By Rolex
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Rolex SS Cosmograph Daytona ref# 6263 screw down pushers with beautiful condition original black "Big Red" dial and original black bakelite bezel.
Stainless Steel
Rolex Daytona Stainless Steel Oyster Cosmograph Wristwatch Ref. 6263
By Rolex
Located in Munich, Bavaria
Daytona Cosmograph Ref. 6263 Case-Screwed case, steel, acrylic glass, screw-down crown, screw-down push-buttons, D=39,5mm Movement-Caliber Rolex 727 (Valjoux), manual wind, ch...
Rolex Stainless Steel Oyster Cosmograph Daytona Wristwatch Ref 6263
By Rolex
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Original matte black original dial with white registers and big RED DAYTONA. Screw down chronograph pushers and crown.
Stainless Steel
Rolex Stainless Steel Daytona Oyster Cosmograph Wristwatch Ref 6263
By Rolex
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Rolex Stainless Steel Daytona Wristwatch ref 6263 serial number 5.5 million circa 1978.
Stainless Steel
Rolex Stainless Steel Daytona Wristwatch Ref 6263 with Aged Brown Dial
By Rolex
Located in Munich, Bavaria
Rolex Daytona Cosmograph Ref. 6263 Case Stainless steel, screw back, acrylic glass, screw-down crown, screw-down push-buttons, 39.5mm Movement Manual-wind, Valjoux 727, ch...
Stainless Steel
Rolex Stainless Steel Daytona Wristwatch Ref 6239 1966
By Rolex
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Rare Rolex Daytona ref 6239 model with big red Daytona logo, serial no 1.4 million circa 1966. 37mm diameter case with very nice condition beefy lugs original 300 mph calibrations st...
Stainless Steel
Patek Philippe 5970R Grand Complications Perpetual Calendar Chronograph Watch
By Patek Philippe
Located in New York, NY
The Patek Philippe Reference 5970R showcases a 40mm rose gold case and a white dial set with rose gold baton markers and hours, minutes hand. This is a grand complications model fea...
18k Gold, Rose Gold
Audemars Piguet Royal Oak Chronograph Chocolate 26331OR.OO.1220OR.02 NEW
By Audemars Piguet
Located in New York, NY
Truly unworn piece. Brushed finished 18kt rose gold case & bracelet with polished beveled corners. Brushed finished 18kt rose gold case octagon design bezel, secured with 8 polis...
Rose Gold
Rolex Daytona Glacier Ice Blue Dial 40mm Platinum Watch 116506 Complete Mint
By Rolex
Located in New York, NY
This Rolex Cosmograph Daytona wristwatch is a luxurious and sporty accessory perfect for men who appreciate high-end timepieces. Made of platinum, the watch features a silver case co...
Platinum
Richard Mille RM 011 RM011 AJ RG Felipe Massa Edition Rose Gold and Titanium
By Richard Mille
Located in New York, NY
The RM 11-03 is designed in a 50mm rose gold and titanium case styled on a rubber strap. It features a skeletonized dial with white numerals, offering analog time function, flyback c...
Audemars Piguet Royal Oak 50th anniversary 41mm with box and papers, 2022
By Audemars Piguet
Located in Neguri, Vizcaya
ROYAL OAK SELFWINDING "50TH ANNIVERSARY" Audemars Piguet Royal Oak 18k Rose Gold This 18-carat pink gold Royal Oak Selfwinding in 41 mm is endowed with the new design evolution an...
Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
$28,579
Size: FR 38 - UK 10 - US 6
Christian Dior by John Galliano black silk strapless trained gown, fw 2008
By John Galliano for Christian Dior, Christian Dior
Located in London, GB
▪ Christian Dior black silk faille strapless evening gown ▪ Designed by John Galliano ▪ Built-in boned corset with underwired bra ▪ Oversized draped bow ▪ Narrow floor-length skirt ...
$2,450
Size: IT 42 (US 6 / UK 10 / FR 38)
Gucci By Tom Ford Runway Bodycon Halterneck G Buckle Dress, Spring-Summer 1998
By Gucci, Tom Ford
Located in Geneva, CH
When I sourced this Spring-Summer 1998 Gucci by Tom Ford runway dress, the owner told me how much she loved it. With a big smile, she added that it was now time to let someone else b...
Christian Dior by John Galliano Sheer Bronze Gold Knit Mini Dress 1999 2000
By John Galliano, Christian Dior
Located in Berlin, BE
Christian Dior by John Galliano Fall 1999/ 2000 Extremely sexy dress by John Galliano for Dior - a dress that transcends mere fabric to become an emblem of audacious elegance. This...
Audemars Piguet Royal Oak 1st Edition "A series" 39mm Watch 5402ST Circa 1972
By Audemars Piguet
Located in New York, NY
Designed in one night by Gérald Genta, the first Royal Oak model was presented in 1972 at the Basel Fair, after two years of development. This extraordinary watch elevated steel to a...
Stainless Steel
AUDEMARS PIGUET OFFSHORE 42MM BRICK VS CUSTOM DIAMOND WATCH amazing piece
By Audemars Piguet
Located in West Hollywood, CA
AUDEMARS PIGUET OFFSHORE 42MM BRICK VS CUSTOM DIAMOND WATCH AMAZING PIECE! Mens 18K yellow Gold Audemars Piguet Offshore 42MM Brick VS Diamond Watch 350 Gr.
Diamond, 18k Gold
Patek Philippe Nautilus Travel Time Chronograph NOS 5990/1A-001
By Patek Philippe
Located in Mayfair, London, London
A now discontinued model, this Nautilus Travel Time in stainless steel by Patek Philippe is in unworn NOS condition. Featuring a black gradated horizontally embossed dial that featur...
Stainless Steel
Chanel Slot Machine Casino Minaudière Clutch 2023
By Chanel
Located in London, GB
This Casino Minaudière Evening Clutch Bag by Chanel is a highly sought-after and exclusive piece from the 2023 Cruise collection. - Circa 2023 - From the Chanel 2023 Cruise collectio...
Givenchy Haute Couture Gown 1995 Spectacular Silk Evening Dress
By Givenchy
Located in Berlin, BE
GIVENCHY HAUTE COUTURE 1995 gown, numbered archival piece This breathtaking evening gown is a testament to timeless elegance infused with modern sensibility. The dress features a st...
NALLY GIA Diamond Drop Earrings
Located in New York, NY
Pear shape drop earrings with the halo. Made in platinum and 18k white gold, set with 142 round brilliant cut diamonds, total weight 0.65 carats color: E-F, clarity: VS, with suspend...
Diamond, Platinum
Hermès Nata, Chai and Cuivre Colormatic Birkin 30 Swift Palladium Hardware
Located in New York, NY
Jewels Aficionado offers an Hermès Colormatic Birkin 30 Nata, Chai and Cuivre Swift Palladium Hardware The Hermès Colormatic Birkin 30 in Nata, Chai, and Cuivre Swift leather is a m...
$27,218
Size: IT 42 - FR 38 - UK 10 - US 6
Gianni Versace silver Oroton metal chainmail bodysuit and skirt, fw 1994
By Gianni Versace
Located in London, GB
▪ Gianni Versace silver Oroton chainmail two piece skirt suit ▪ 100% Metal ▪ Vest with lycra bodysuit attached ▪ Knee length skirt with draped detail ▪ IT 42 - FR 38 - UK 10 - US 6 ...
While the rise in popularity of vintage Rolex watches is of no surprise to aficionados, collectors and industry experts, when it comes to contemporary luxury wristwatches, Rolex is also often the first brand that springs to mind. Not only is the company revered for its precision timekeeping and impeccable craftsmanship, but its name was designed to be memorable.
Rolex's enviable worldwide recognition can be credited in part to the genius of company founder Hans Wilsdorf. When the German-born watch dealer and his brother-in-law, Alfred Davis, set up their London enterprise, in 1905, they called it Wilsdorf & Davis, according to the traditional formula.
But Wilsdorf was determined to come up with another name that was short, would look good on a watch dial and was easy to say and remember in several languages. In 1908, he trademarked the name Rolex, and by 1920, he had moved the company to Geneva and redubbed it as Montres Rolex S.A.
But the main reasons for the brand’s success are its aforementioned commitment to precision and unflagging pursuit of innovation. In 1926, the company introduced the aptly named Oyster model. With a screw-down crown and case back, both fitted with rubber gaskets, this was the first truly waterproof watch.
Five years later, Rolex upped the ante with the Oyster Perpetual. That model’s patented Perpetual movement contained a rotor mechanism enabling it to self-wind. In another trendsetting move, in 1945, the brand debuted the Datejust, with a date window prominently displayed on the dial.
The company’s two most iconic models are sports watches. Although the Submariner, which debuted in 1953, was developed as a dive watch, its waterproof case, solid construction and good looks made it a favorite of adventurers and urbanites alike, including James Bond, who wore it in classics like Dr. No and Goldfinger. The Daytona, the racing chronograph made famous by Paul Newman, is especially sought after by collectors. Newman’s personal Daytona, which hit the auction block in 2017, sold for $17.8 million.
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Antique, vintage and luxury wristwatches have captured the hearts and minds of all manner of watch collectors as well as the watchmakers themselves — it's time you found your own.
Certain vintage watches for men and iconic watch designs for women are sought after not only because of their graceful proportions or innovative materials but also because of the illustrious histories of the houses that created them, histories that they stylishly embody.
Bulgari’s legendary Serpenti watch was on everyone’s list after the collection’s bold bracelet, which technically debuted after the timepiece, graced the wrist of actress Elizabeth Taylor. If anything, elaborately crafted timepieces — the unmistakably boxy silhouette of Cartier Tank watches, the elegant and minimal Calatrava designed by legendary Swiss house Patek Philippe — are even more effective than the shape we associate with traditional wristwatches.
Form watches — the all-encompassing moniker bestowed upon non-round watches — are making headlines and completing contemporary fashionable ensembles the world over. At the same time, both casual fans and careful collectors are drawn to the unbeatable charm of vintage styles, such as the icons designed by Omega that even James Bond can’t resist.
In the early days of watchmaking, watches were fragile enough that they necessitated protection from the elements. Now, wristwatches made of gold and steel can withstand the harshest climates — even 100 meters underwater, in the case of Rolex’s Submariner. Designer Gérald Genta, whose range of clients included Rolex, created for Audemars Piguet the first luxury sports timepiece to be made from stainless steel. First introduced in 1972, the Royal Oak was a perfect choice for blending the form and function that are now synonymous with sports watches.
Are you shopping for a wristwatch? It’s good to keep your needs as well as your specific personal style in mind: A smaller, subtle timepiece is a good fit for small wrists. When will you be wearing your new accessory? There’s a versatile model out there for everyday wear, while a rugged, feature-heavy watch is a safe bet if you’re prone to embarking on all-weather activities in the great outdoors.
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