In the world of vintage watches, and in particular Vintage Rolex, there are two things that when side by side are an irrefutable match made in heaven: Gold and Black. Add the Cosmograph Daytona Moniker into the mix and it truly is something to sit up and take note of

Mann About Time is delighted to offer for sale this Rolex Cosmograph Reference 6265 in 18 carat yellow gold, in superb condition. The case itself has likely had a gentle polish in the past, but ever so gentle, as the proportions remain thick and muscular, with a hint of rosy oxidation that has appeared over time for good measure

The tritium (sigma) dial is immaculate, with no marks from rogue past repairs -  the hands have be re-lumed using 100% period correct old-stock tritium and therefore match the dial perfectly and react under UV as they should, falling off rapidly at the same rate as the dial. The bracelet with all important 71 end links has been freshly refurbished by my trusted jeweller and is as close to factory as you could expect

The boxes and accessories are not original to the watch, consider this example a "watch only" proposition, hence the (I think, attractive price) - however they are period correct and as such make a nice overall set - transparency is key - boxes and papers absolutely do not maketh the watch, I'm the first to preach this, and frankly it's one thing I do not look for, however having this set amongst my spares I felt it would be remiss not to offer the next owner the opportunity to have some added extras

The service history is unknown however the watch is running strong and the movement is clean hence my decision not to intervene unnecessarily