Overall thoughts on a service Daytona 6265

[agsstructures]

Was close to pulling the trigger on a 6265 but it sold quick. Just curious on thoughts on a 6265 with a service dial, hands, and bezel. Price was slightly under $40k which seems reasonable, case looks to be in great condition and just looks like a cool piece!

[Dan S]

Sure, if you like it, why not.

[rootbeer7]

Are these luminova service parts? Do they glow in the dark or are they early replacements? Either way it’s an attractive watch at relatively good price.

[996marty]

As long as you like it that’s all that matters. Some people are put off when so many parts are switched out but as long as it’s something that doesn’t concern you and it’s reflected in the price then don’t be put off.

[Dom9]

I think I am in a tiny minority but I love the 'full service' look, basically a 'brand new' vintage piece. Lunar Oyster had a 1680 recently with service dial, hands, insert, plexi, etc. In better condition than most 116610s you see! Was ~£6k (equivalent), so cheaper than pretty much any 5/6 digit Submariner. Bargain.

Apologies; no Daytona related content but I'd take this if I was in the market and the value reflected the smaller 'service' market, happily :D

[brandrea]

I can see why it sold quick.

[agsstructures]

Originally Posted by rootbeer7

Are these luminova service parts? Do they glow in the dark or are they early replacements? Either way it’s an attractive watch at relatively good price.

I believe tritium, im no expert but i thought T Swiss T was tritium.

[HMHM]

That looks really good!

I have previously posted a thread about something similar, but more along the lines of buying a really beaten up vintage Daytona and sending it for service at Rolex Geneva. The main reason being that if the watch is going to come with service parts, it should be documented where those parts came from. Too many counterfeit service parts are floating around in the vintage circle. If it does come with the Rolex Vintage Atelier documentation, the watch looks lovely for its price!

[TuRo]

The pre-99 service 'real' tritium t swiss t 'small reds', and to lesser extent tritinova C 2000-2005, are a bit more sought after than post C 2006 to date Swiss luminova versions imho. This one looks like a tritinova btw.

In fact the font work and application of red DAYTONA is actually applied in less blobby fashion than big reds, for what it's worth....

Circa £36-38k is about right or 2/3 price of an original dial big red or sigma dial 6263/65.

Lower demand pool come resale of course - but another way to look at it only £10k or so more than a more (imho) dreary 16520 !

*NB - Need to take more care with a service dial 6263/6265 though, as the dials can be picked up for JUST £2-3K (as buyer have sourced £12-15K original dials and sell the service dial cheaply), and as such the dails can find their way into fake cases and non-rolex 727 version calibres....seen a quite few*

[agsstructures]

Originally Posted by TuRo

The pre-99 service 'real' tritium t swiss t 'small reds', and to lesser extent tritinova C 2000-2005, are a bit more sought after than post C 2006 to date Swiss luminova versions imho. This one looks like a tritinova btw.

In fact the font work and application of red DAYTONA is actually applied in less blobby fashion than big reds, for what it's worth....

Circa £36-38k is about right or 2/3 price of an original dial big red or sigma dial 6263/65.

Lower demand pool come resale of course - but another way to look at it only £10k or so more than a more (imho) dreary 16520 !

*NB - Need to take more care with a service dial 6263/6265 though, as the dials can be picked up for JUST £2-3K (as buyer have sourced £12-15K original dials and sell the service dial cheaply), and as such the dails can find their way into fake cases and non-rolex 727 version calibres....seen a quite few*

Extremely helpful, I was looking for guides online to distinguish the difference between service bezel, pushers, etc but couldn’t find anything!

[0nly5iv3Digits]

Vintage Rolex is always a bit of a minefield. Best to consult some proper literature if you’re after a piece like this. Hope you have some Mondani books lying around.

[Tahitianmoon23]

Originally Posted by 996marty

As long as you like it that’s all that matters. Some people are put off when so many parts are switched out but as long as it’s something that doesn’t concern you and it’s reflected in the price then don’t be put off.

Good point. I'm considering a 1675 GMT with service dial, hands and bezel...

[Lininq]

Owning one can be incredibly rewarding, both as a collector's treasure and as a watch you can enjoy wearing every day. So it is up to you to decide

[mokasyn]

Originally Posted by Lininq

Owning one can be incredibly rewarding, both as a collector's treasure and as a watch you can enjoy wearing every day. So it is up to you to decide

Owning one can be incredibly rewarding, both as a collector's treasure and as a watch you can enjoy wearing every day, so it ultimately comes down to your personal preference and how you plan to use it.

[agsstructures]

Thanks all appreciate the feedback

[agsstructures]

Stars aligned and was able to pick it up, what a watch!

[shaunylw]

Originally Posted by Dom9

I think I am in a tiny minority but I love the 'full service' look, basically a 'brand new' vintage piece. Lunar Oyster had a 1680 recently with service dial, hands, insert, plexi, etc. In better condition than most 116610s you see! Was ~£6k (equivalent), so cheaper than pretty much any 5/6 digit Submariner. Bargain.

Apologies; no Daytona related content but I'd take this if I was in the market and the value reflected the smaller 'service' market, happily :D

I saw that one and thought the exact same thing.


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[R.W.T.]

The thing is...on a dial and hand set like this...the difference between the luminova service plots and hands...is SO minimum that it doesn't detract at all.
AND guess what? It works like it was MEANT TO. What a novel idea.

[Dom9]

Originally Posted by agsstructures

Stars aligned and was able to pick it up, what a watch!

Fantastic pick up - glad you're loving it!

Originally Posted by shaunylw

I saw that one and thought the exact same thing.

There was a very cheap (£5,XXX-ish) 5513 service in the classifieds here a few days ago. Whilst I am not a fan of the white gold surrounds on the service 5513 markers - it was another that was very appealing!

Originally Posted by R.W.T.

The thing is...on a dial and hand set like this...the difference between the luminova service plots and hands...is SO minimum that it doesn't detract at all.
AND guess what? It works like it was MEANT TO. What a novel idea.

Exactly

[Texasjim]

Super rad… service or not.