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phillip ridley · 10 October 2020, 04:06 AM

Thanks to this forum, I received a call from the owner of this watch and he explained that his father previously owned the watch as it was a gift from his partner/boss. Per his father, (original owner) he wore the watch around 6 times +/-. Due to how "busy" it looked, he was not the biggest fan and stored it away for many years.

His son, who recalls his father wearing this Daytona as a child recently inherited this fine piece, not to mention, it is a complete set.

IMO, this is one of the nicest pieces I have personally serviced and the condition of the case and bracelet is breath taking.

On a side note as many will see, the dial and hands would not have come with this particular case. I am waiting to hear more from the original owner.

swish77 · 10 October 2020, 04:12 AM

Just insanely beautiful. Never seen a gold 6265 with a dial like that. I thought the gold ones all had chronometer-signed dials, but who knows. Are the hands steel?

Thanks for sharing.

southtexas · 10 October 2020, 04:13 AM

Just Wow. What an heirloom.

Was it normal for a gold daytona to come with dial and hands for SS model? I, personally, like the contrast but haven’t spent enough time looking at them in detail to notice it.

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btinl · 10 October 2020, 04:14 AM

Wow.

roh123 · 10 October 2020, 04:31 AM

That dial wasn’t born in that case. Still a nice watch.

Possible dial was swapped already in the store if the owner asked for it. Or it was done later. Rolex would not put a white metal dial in a gold watch imho. And as already mentioned late gold Daytonas would be COSC versions. I do like the contrast though.

phillip ridley · 10 October 2020, 04:45 AM

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Originally Posted by roh123

That dial wasn’t born in that case. Still a nice watch.

Possible dial was swapped already in the store if the owner asked for it. Or it was done later. Rolex would not put a white metal dial in a gold watch imho. And as already mentioned late gold Daytonas would be COSC versions. I do like the contrast though.

I agree and wondered if it was replaced by the 1st service...I am waiting on more answers from the owner. But, I do think it looks kind of cool.

roh123 · 10 October 2020, 04:47 AM

Correct ones look like this. Very rare configuration only made for a brief period around 1980. Pic cred timexchange.com

jatco · 10 October 2020, 04:51 AM

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Originally Posted by phillip ridley

I agree and wondered if it was replaced by the 1st service...I am waiting on more answers from the owner. But, I do think it looks kind of cool.

Awesome piece..and nice work...

swaini3 · 10 October 2020, 04:53 AM

That case is a piece of art....

drockadam · 10 October 2020, 06:34 AM

Incredible, what a piece.

FTX I · 10 October 2020, 07:07 AM

Fantastic. Thanks for sharing.

AJMarcus · 10 October 2020, 07:20 AM

What an amazing piece. Never saw a gold Daytona like this. Probably the best gold vintage I’ve seen

carwashchris · 10 October 2020, 07:48 AM

Like others have said, just WOW so cool. Thanks

roadie1 · 10 October 2020, 08:57 AM

That is absolutely gorgeous!

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phillip ridley · 10 October 2020, 10:40 AM

Unfortunately, I got the story slightly wrong.

The father who received this watch started the company Rent-A-Center. Back in the 80's, he ordered a lot of items from Thomas and Thomas and it was said that once you reach a certain purchase history with Thomas and Thomas, the owner would gift you a gold watch. In this situation, he received this 6265. From what the father said, the watch was gifted to him as-is and the watch has not seen anyone during his ownership.

Dr.Smellody · 10 October 2020, 10:46 AM

Amazing. Wow, wow, wow!!

southtexas · 10 October 2020, 10:57 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by phillip ridley

Unfortunately, I got the story slightly wrong.

The father who received this watch started the company Rent-A-Center. Back in the 80's, he ordered a lot of items from Thomas and Thomas and it was said that once you reach a certain purchase history with Thomas and Thomas, the owner would gift you a gold watch. In this situation, he received this 6265. From what the father said, the watch was gifted to him as-is and the watch has not seen anyone during his ownership.

Still awesome and looks great.

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WatchEater666 · 10 October 2020, 10:58 AM

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Originally Posted by phillip ridley

Unfortunately, I got the story slightly wrong.

The father who received this watch started the company Rent-A-Center. Back in the 80's, he ordered a lot of items from Thomas and Thomas and it was said that once you reach a certain purchase history with Thomas and Thomas, the owner would gift you a gold watch. In this situation, he received this 6265. From what the father said, the watch was gifted to him as-is and the watch has not seen anyone during his ownership.

I need to find new suppliers.

rootbeer7 · 10 October 2020, 05:02 PM

Stunning.
Re the dial and hands, as has been mentioned in another post concerning an 1803, perhaps as these were not big sellers at the time, might the dial have been swapped to something more to the customer’s liking?

ronricks · 11 October 2020, 12:08 AM

Phillip love these posts.

Lantenac06 · 15 October 2020, 01:32 AM

That is one of the most beautiful watches I have ever seen. Thank you for cheering up my day! Simply exquisite. What an inheritance.

darius359 · 15 October 2020, 02:00 AM

Exquisite. Great heirloom to be passed down.

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1William · 15 October 2020, 02:05 AM

Beautiful watch.

10 October 2020, 04:13 AM	#3
southtexas 2024 ROLEX SUBMARINER 41 Pledge Member Join Date: May 2011 Location: Great State of TX Posts: 5,761	Might be the nicest 18K Rolex 6265 Big Red... Just Wow. What an heirloom. Was it normal for a gold daytona to come with dial and hands for SS model? I, personally, like the contrast but haven’t spent enough time looking at them in detail to notice it. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk __________________ Forty six & 2 are just ahead of me. Follow me on Instagram @ccrolex

10 October 2020, 04:31 AM	#5
roh123 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2010 Real Name: Per Location: Sweden Watch: Gilt Rolex Posts: 2,946	That dial wasn’t born in that case. Still a nice watch. Possible dial was swapped already in the store if the owner asked for it. Or it was done later. Rolex would not put a white metal dial in a gold watch imho. And as already mentioned late gold Daytonas would be COSC versions. I do like the contrast though. __________________ Instagram: @perj123

10 October 2020, 04:47 AM	#7
roh123 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2010 Real Name: Per Location: Sweden Watch: Gilt Rolex Posts: 2,946	Correct ones look like this. Very rare configuration only made for a brief period around 1980. Pic cred timexchange.com __________________ Instagram: @perj123

10 October 2020, 06:34 AM	#10
drockadam "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2010 Real Name: Adam Location: Ontario, Canada Watch: Pepsi. Posts: 5,749	Incredible, what a piece. __________________ - Adam Instagram: @GMTSUBTIME

10 October 2020, 10:40 AM	#15
phillip ridley 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Jun 2015 Location: Mesa, Arizona Watch: 1971 Rolex Red Sub Posts: 555	Unfortunately, I got the story slightly wrong. The father who received this watch started the company Rent-A-Center. Back in the 80's, he ordered a lot of items from Thomas and Thomas and it was said that once you reach a certain purchase history with Thomas and Thomas, the owner would gift you a gold watch. In this situation, he received this 6265. From what the father said, the watch was gifted to him as-is and the watch has not seen anyone during his ownership. __________________ phillip@ridleywatchmakers.com

10 October 2020, 04:12 AM	#2
swish77 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Real Name: Aaron Location: CT/NYC Watch: ing the time! Posts: 6,985	Just insanely beautiful. Never seen a gold 6265 with a dial like that. I thought the gold ones all had chronometer-signed dials, but who knows. Are the hands steel? Thanks for sharing.

10 October 2020, 04:14 AM	#4
btinl 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: . Watch: on my wrist Posts: 1,964	Wow.

10 October 2020, 04:53 AM	#9
swaini3 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2016 Real Name: Mo Location: Dubai Watch: 1675 GMT, DRSD Posts: 1,458	That case is a piece of art....

10 October 2020, 07:07 AM	#11
FTX I "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2013 Real Name: Flavio Location: N/A Posts: 14,654	Fantastic. Thanks for sharing.

10 October 2020, 07:20 AM	#12
AJMarcus "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2010 Real Name: AJ Location: USA Watch: Swiss Posts: 5,236	What an amazing piece. Never saw a gold Daytona like this. Probably the best gold vintage I’ve seen

10 October 2020, 07:48 AM	#13
carwashchris 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Dec 2018 Location: Ohio Watch: Vintage DD'S Posts: 877	Like others have said, just WOW so cool. Thanks

10 October 2020, 08:57 AM	#14
roadie1 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Southeast Watch: Divers, GMT Posts: 2,149	That is absolutely gorgeous! Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

10 October 2020, 10:46 AM	#16
Dr.Smellody "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2014 Location: Salem, OR Posts: 5,390	Amazing. Wow, wow, wow!!

10 October 2020, 05:02 PM	#19
rootbeer7 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Jan 2014 Location: london Posts: 6,144	Stunning. Re the dial and hands, as has been mentioned in another post concerning an 1803, perhaps as these were not big sellers at the time, might the dial have been swapped to something more to the customer’s liking? __________________ @imrootbeer7

11 October 2020, 12:08 AM	#20
ronricks 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Jun 2013 Location: ATL Watch: 126610LV Posts: 2,746	Phillip love these posts.

15 October 2020, 01:32 AM	#21
Lantenac06 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2020 Location: London, UK Posts: 14	That is one of the most beautiful watches I have ever seen. Thank you for cheering up my day! Simply exquisite. What an inheritance.

15 October 2020, 02:00 AM	#22
darius359 "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2016 Real Name: DEA Location: NYC Watch: SD4K Posts: 183	Exquisite. Great heirloom to be passed down. Sent from my HTC U11 using Tapatalk

15 October 2020, 02:05 AM	#23
1William 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: North Carolina Watch: Rolex/Others Posts: 47,610	Beautiful watch.

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