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SALMANPK offers a fascinating deconstruction of a Rolex Daytona 'Paul Newman' Ref. 6264, providing an educational look at its intricate components. His detailed photographs allow readers to appreciate the legendary timepiece's internal mechanics and the craftsmanship that makes its dial so special. This post serves as an invaluable visual guide for understanding the iconic chronograph beyond its surface.
Rolex Cosmograph Daytona Reference 6264
The reference 6264 represents Rolex's Cosmograph Daytona offering produced from 1969 to 1987. This reference features a white dial configuration within the Daytona chronograph collection, distinguishing it through its manual-wind movement and specific dial presentation during this production period.
The 37mm stainless steel case houses the manual-wind caliber 727 movement, providing 48 hours of power reserve. The watch features a fixed tachymeter bezel and acrylic crystal, with water resistance rated to 50 meters. The white dial is paired with an Oyster bracelet construction.
This reference appeals to collectors seeking manual-wind Daytona examples from the 1970s and 1980s production era. The 6264 offers entry into vintage Daytona collecting with its stainless steel case material and white dial variant. The nearly two-decade production run provides availability for collectors interested in this specific caliber 727-powered configuration within the Cosmograph Daytona range.
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