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texex91 · 13 February 2016, 05:08 AM

Know 'the' hot piece right now is 6263 and looking to add one currently.

But curious if the 6265 gets any love from vintage collectors?

I really like it and wondering what you vintage experts think about it?

goog53 · 13 February 2016, 05:21 AM

6263 Paul. Easy choice for Me!

theflywrist · 13 February 2016, 05:36 AM

6265 silver dial for me!
I just love it.
6263 pops out more with the bakelite, but the 6265 is a beauty in my eyes.

That is the one I would personally pick, and also may eventually add.
Actually glad that is in not as sought out for, prices are relatively lower! :D

AS1 · 13 February 2016, 05:38 AM

Paul, for sure there are 6265 lovers on here who hopefully will post photos, but the weight of collectors are on the side of the 6263 and I think it's likely one of the absolute safest ways to go in terms of vintage. That's one of the reasons I went 6263 Big Red, but also because I adored the look!

I feel like I have seen 6265s sit around with dealers for longer, but dealers themselves could give a better view on that

I do recognize however that the pristine 6263s are getting almost impossible to come by. Held by collectors......

TheBluePrince · 13 February 2016, 05:48 AM

I like them both equally. It's 30 seconds to change out the bezel if you want your 6265 to look like a 6263. Two watches for the price of one.

HL65 · 13 February 2016, 05:48 AM

Paul the 6263 is not hot piece now but always has been one most preferred due to bezel. I have had 6262 in past as well as 6239 and much prefer the look/contrast of bezel. To each his own but not anything new.

texex91 · 13 February 2016, 05:49 AM

Great feedback so far my vintage experts--I really appreciate the condor.

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Originally Posted by TheBluePrince

I like them both equally. It's 30 seconds to change out the bezel if you want your 6265 to look like a 6263. Two watches for the price of one.

Hmmm...I did not know that

goog53 · 13 February 2016, 06:01 AM

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Originally Posted by TheBluePrince

It's 30 seconds to change out the bezel if you want your 6265 to look like a 6263. Two watches for the price of one.

Period correct NOS bezel if lucky to find one is $1500-2000.

Michael M. · 13 February 2016, 06:43 AM

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Originally Posted by TheBluePrince

I like them both equally. It's 30 seconds to change out the bezel if you want your 6265 to look like a 6263. Two watches for the price of one.

Maybe 30 seconds if you have the right tools. Changing a Daytona bezel is not like changing a Submariner or GMT-Master insert in terms of difficulty.

TheBluePrince · 13 February 2016, 08:03 AM

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Originally Posted by Michael M.

Maybe 30 seconds if you have the right tools. Changing a Daytona bezel is not like changing a Submariner or GMT-Master insert in terms of difficulty.

I got a bezel press from China for 99 US Cents on Ebay, standard bezel knife cost about the same. Both worked fine for me, easy, and i'm a clutz

* Disclaimer - Don't try anything you aren't confident or comfortable with, if in doubt always use your friendly local watchsmith ;-)

TheBluePrince · 13 February 2016, 08:05 AM

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Originally Posted by goog53

Period correct NOS bezel if lucky to find one is $1500-2000.

Yeah that's about right, I sold my mint Mk1 6263 bezel for about $2000 a few months ago.

I think it's a good price to pay compared to the full watch value to effectively have two different watches you can wear.

roh123 · 13 February 2016, 08:17 AM

Here's my 6265. I love the contrast of the steel bezel and black dial.

I've had a few 6263's but personally I prefer steel bezel on black dial. I do however love panda 6263's. Both are great references so I guess it all comes down to preference. 6263's tend to be more in demand but to be honest you always pay for quality and if you find a great 6265 it will probably cost in the same as a great 6263.

TheBluePrince · 13 February 2016, 08:21 AM

Stunning, love the original pushers.

el1125 · 13 February 2016, 08:24 AM

Both the ultimate Daytonas however I prefer 6263 due to the bake bezel. It makes the watch appear a bit larger than without

RolexJNJ · 13 February 2016, 08:29 AM

6263s are great, but I've always preferred the 65 because I like the look of the metal bezel.

texex91 · 13 February 2016, 08:35 AM

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Originally Posted by RolexJNJ

6263s are great, but I've always preferred the 65 because I like the look of the metal bezel.

RolexJNJ · 13 February 2016, 08:43 AM

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Originally Posted by texex91

Daytonaman799 · 13 February 2016, 09:44 AM

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Originally Posted by goog53

Period correct NOS bezel if lucky to find one is $1500-2000.

Worth it. I love both and almost got one recently (6265 Panda) but the deal fell apart. Still on the hunt when the time is right.

LVSubmariner · 13 February 2016, 09:46 AM

All vintage daytonas are beautiful

droptopman · 13 February 2016, 09:57 AM

I dig them both but prefer the 6265 with silver dial. Although I would take Joe's red dial over all of them.

RolexJNJ · 13 February 2016, 10:04 AM

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Originally Posted by droptopman

I dig them both but prefer the 6265 with silver dial. Although I would take Joe's red dial over all of them.

Mark!

nick c · 13 February 2016, 12:57 PM

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Originally Posted by RolexJNJ

6263s are great, but I've always preferred the 65 because I like the look of the metal bezel.

fantastic 4 my friend

RolexJNJ · 13 February 2016, 01:13 PM

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Originally Posted by nick c

fantastic 4 my friend

Thanks Nick brother!!

Antoinerob · 13 February 2016, 05:57 PM

Both references are great....but in a few years...6265 will be the last original ones: 6263 bakelite bezels will disintegrate over time.
Here is my 6265

fmc000 · 13 February 2016, 06:35 PM

6265 silver, 6263 black. The perfect couple IMHO.

Sent from my A0001 using Tapatalk

rootbeer7 · 13 February 2016, 06:53 PM

all stunning, what's the story with the red RolexJNJ?

RolexJNJ · 13 February 2016, 09:54 PM

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Originally Posted by rootbeer7

all stunning, what's the story with the red RolexJNJ?

Hello!

Please see our discussion in this thread: http://www.rolexforums.com/showthrea...=456762&page=3

zapokee · 13 February 2016, 10:35 PM

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Originally Posted by texex91

Great feedback so far my vintage experts--I really appreciate the condor.

So do I. It's always been one of my favorite soaring birds.

texex91 · 13 February 2016, 11:04 PM

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Originally Posted by zapokee

So do I. It's always been one of my favorite soaring birds.

Yes, yes...iPad typing at it's finest.

I appreciate your candor on the condor

GordonC · 14 February 2016, 12:58 AM

The 6265, silver dial, is my favourite vintage Daytona.

13 February 2016, 05:08 AM	#1
texex91 "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2007 Location: . Posts: 17,898	6263 vs. 6265? Any 6265 Love Here? Know 'the' hot piece right now is 6263 and looking to add one currently. But curious if the 6265 gets any love from vintage collectors? I really like it and wondering what you vintage experts think about it?

13 February 2016, 05:48 AM	#6
HL65 TRF Moderator & 2024 DATE-JUST41 Patron Join Date: Dec 2007 Real Name: Ken Location: SW Florida Watch: One on my wrist. Posts: 63,488	Paul the 6263 is not hot piece now but always has been one most preferred due to bezel. I have had 6262 in past as well as 6239 and much prefer the look/contrast of bezel. To each his own but not anything new. __________________ *SPEM SUCCESSUS ALIT*

13 February 2016, 09:57 AM	#20
droptopman "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2015 Real Name: Mark Location: Washington State Watch: SUBS and GMT's! Posts: 9,664	6263 vs. 6265? Any 6265 Love Here? I dig them both but prefer the 6265 with silver dial. Although I would take Joe's red dial over all of them. __________________ Judge Smails: Ty, what did you shoot today? Ty: Oh, Judge, I don't keep score. Judge Smails: Then how do you measure yourself with other golfers? Ty: By height.

14 February 2016, 12:58 AM	#30
GordonC "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2010 Real Name: Gordon Location: Calgary AB Canada Watch: Daytona TT Panda Posts: 145	The 6265, silver dial, is my favourite vintage Daytona. __________________ 116523 Daytona TT Panda 116610LV Submariner C Hulk

13 February 2016, 05:36 AM	#3
theflywrist "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2015 Location: Stratosphere Posts: 1,992	6265 silver dial for me! I just love it. 6263 pops out more with the bakelite, but the 6265 is a beauty in my eyes. That is the one I would personally pick, and also may eventually add. Actually glad that is in not as sought out for, prices are relatively lower! :D

13 February 2016, 05:38 AM	#4
AS1 "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2014 Location: NYC / Milan Watch: 6263 Posts: 3,938	Paul, for sure there are 6265 lovers on here who hopefully will post photos, but the weight of collectors are on the side of the 6263 and I think it's likely one of the absolute safest ways to go in terms of vintage. That's one of the reasons I went 6263 Big Red, but also because I adored the look! I feel like I have seen 6265s sit around with dealers for longer, but dealers themselves could give a better view on that I do recognize however that the pristine 6263s are getting almost impossible to come by. Held by collectors......

13 February 2016, 05:48 AM	#5
TheBluePrince "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: London Posts: 2,081	I like them both equally. It's 30 seconds to change out the bezel if you want your 6265 to look like a 6263. Two watches for the price of one.

13 February 2016, 08:17 AM	#12
roh123 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2010 Real Name: Per Location: Sweden Watch: Gilt Rolex Posts: 2,946	Here's my 6265. I love the contrast of the steel bezel and black dial. I've had a few 6263's but personally I prefer steel bezel on black dial. I do however love panda 6263's. Both are great references so I guess it all comes down to preference. 6263's tend to be more in demand but to be honest you always pay for quality and if you find a great 6265 it will probably cost in the same as a great 6263.

13 February 2016, 08:21 AM	#13
TheBluePrince "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: London Posts: 2,081	Stunning, love the original pushers.

13 February 2016, 08:24 AM	#14
el1125 Banned Join Date: Apr 2013 Location: USA Posts: 3,578	Both the ultimate Daytonas however I prefer 6263 due to the bake bezel. It makes the watch appear a bit larger than without

13 February 2016, 09:46 AM	#19
LVSubmariner Banned Join Date: Jan 2014 Location: Los Angeles Watch: Submariner 114060 Posts: 411	All vintage daytonas are beautiful

13 February 2016, 06:35 PM	#25
fmc000 Banned Join Date: Sep 2011 Real Name: Fabio Location: Como - Italy Posts: 4,811	6265 silver, 6263 black. The perfect couple IMHO. Sent from my A0001 using Tapatalk

13 February 2016, 06:53 PM	#26
rootbeer7 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Jan 2014 Location: london Posts: 5,993	all stunning, what's the story with the red RolexJNJ?

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