{"product_id":"rolex-daytona-big-red-as08256","title":"Rolex Daytona 'Big Red'","description":"\u003cp\u003eGiven the attention on sports watches these days, when most people think of the Rolex Daytona, contemporary models are likely what come to mind first.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBe it a stainless steel model with a ceramic bezel, a full precious metal piece with a striking dial color, or even the recent Zenith-powered or in-house models with steel bezels, Rolex's range-topping chronograph are amongst the hottest watches on the planet.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBut if you peer back a just few years - before contemporary watches were all the rage and very much in the spotlight, it was the vintage pieces that captured the imaginations and attention of the experienced enthusiast.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFollowing the production of the Reference 6238 'Pre-Daytona' chronographs, Rolex introduced the first to models to bear \"Daytona\" nomenclature on their dials - the Reference 6239. Introduced in 1963, these lovely pieces were also the first to feature a \u003cem\u003etachymeter\u003c\/em\u003e bezel and a contrasting dial and sub register layout that has become a coveted characteristic of Daytonas and many a lookalike since.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis particular timepiece, a Reference 6265, dates to circa 1978 and features an absolutely fantastic 36mm Oyster case with \u003cem\u003eholey lugs\u003c\/em\u003e, a domed acrylic crystal, a signed screw-down crown, screw-down pushers, and an excellent sunburst silver Tritium 'panda' dial with red \"Daytona\" text above the 6:00 register and a matching handset.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePowered by the venerable \u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eValjoux 72 hand-cranking movement, this piece comes paired to a folded-link Oyster bracelet with a signed blade clasp.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis example remains in superb overall condition — one of the finest examples that we have ever come across — and makes for an excellent addition to any collection.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePublic attention might be focused on its younger siblings for the time being - but in our minds, there is no substitute for the original!\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Rolex","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":40177946296407,"sku":"40922595","price":91990.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0809\/1255\/files\/AS08256_ROLEXDAYTONA_BIGRED__6265-6_f56c5b2b-0552-4b6e-b190-39c802e027f7.jpg?v=1683657626","url":"https:\/\/www.analogshift.com\/products\/rolex-daytona-big-red-as08256","provider":"Analog:Shift","version":"1.0","type":"link"}