indeed...

Yes it makes perfect sense Baron, I suppose the most interesting part of the question I am asking really is as to the rarity of the 'big red' ...rarity is obviously directly related to value wether we like it or not, but yes the value and possible continued increase or decrease is very secondary to my decision to buy one, i saw one and thought it be be styled as pretty much the perfect chronograph for me...I have seen other rolex models with the 'doouble red' written etc and how sought after they are, sea dwellers etc, and also the ex army rolex's seem to be very sought after.... really I am just embarking on my investigations into rolex and am indeed becoming quite intrigued by the variations on the models an collectability of many, to the extent I think I shall seek out a decent book to study further, so any recommendations would be gratefully received.

I do think personally the Daytona 6263 has aged extremely well, and is actually more stylish today than the current daytona's, but maybe thats just me gettng to a certain age, and starting to appreciate retro things!

Is there anyway to establish quantities of particular rolex models produced?, I already have scoured this forum and found interesting reading on the paul newmans/tropical dials/ pusher types etc etc, but really want to continue to delve deeper into this fascinating topic

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By: chris4 : June 23rd, 2011-01:56

I have done a search about and found some interesting threads on the above watch, 727 manual movement etc, but quite interested in other views:- Firstly anyone know what sort of value a mid eighties piece would of cost when new? Secondly, roughly how many...

Nice Daytona...

By: Dino944 : June 23rd, 2011-07:35

Around 1984, the list price for a steel Daytona in the United States was $1,100 USD. At around the same time a Submariner was $1,350 and a GMT Master was around $1,325. Back then these watches were heavily discounted. You could walk into any authorized de...

The most important is that you got a nice specimen, and that you enjoy it.

By: amanico : June 23rd, 2011-10:26

The rest is irrelevant, IMO, and would require a crystal ball to answer. Best, Nicolas.

can't answer your questions

By: playtime : June 23rd, 2011-19:12

but it looks great on your wrist J

Thanks...

By: chris4 : June 24th, 2011-02:28

Yes Amanico I indeed am happy with it, but it is not 'wrong' to ask questions and try to do a bit of research on such a piece, is that not what these forums are about? It is very dismissive when someone is trying to research something to just come out wit...

Value...investment...

By: Baron - Mr Red : June 24th, 2011-05:12

Hi Chris, I think the thing about value is that on this forum, the "value" of a watch is seen first and foremost as its intrinsic pleasure. By that, I mean its aesthetic beauty, its horological complications, its history, its quirkiness, innovation. It is...

Agreed...

By: chris4 : June 24th, 2011-06:26

Apologies if I phrased my questions incorretly, I am not really concerned about the value, dont dwell on that Baron, I was asking/am asking about the history of such pieces and their rise in value as a measure of the popularity and why this has happened.....

Chris....

By: Baron - Mr Red : June 24th, 2011-06:59

This is one of the best forums. I collect mainly Rolex and yes there are other Rolex-specific forums but I find myself on this one more than any other... and the resident experts are here in abundance. For knowledge....this is a good place to ask question...

indeed...

By: chris4 : June 24th, 2011-07:12

numbers produced?

By: Baron - Mr Red : June 24th, 2011-07:25

I bet even Rolex don't have firm numbers for that! Likewise with the variation Paul Newman dial...nobody really knows numbers. People make educated guesses. 6262, for example, was only in production for a very short time...makes sense that not many were m...

Yes, it takes time to get all these details...

By: amanico : June 24th, 2011-12:47

And at the end, you just doscover that it is impossible to know them... That is the fun of it. Best, Nicolas.

There is no Pre Vendome Panerais with Rolex movements, Chris.

By: amanico : June 24th, 2011-12:40

Only ETA movements. The Panerais which housed a Rolex Cortebert movement were some Vintage ones, the others housed Angelus movement. And they weren't always sought after believe me! Best, Nicolas. This message has been edited by amanico on 2011-06-24 12:4...

No, not end of the story...

By: amanico : June 24th, 2011-12:36

I would be happier to see what details on this Dayto makes you so happy with it, what pleases you so much about this watch. Discussing Value is a bit irrelevant, and yes, I should have elaborated more. So here we are: Let me take an example: I bought a Re...

I am with you Nicolas!! Well said and agreed my friend! [nt]

By: Highlander65 : June 25th, 2011-03:48

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A beautiful Daytona...

By: ImranLondon : June 25th, 2011-14:54

enjoy it, its a classic. Will it be an investment........depends on the what an 8 year old thinks of it... Imran

Thanks...

By: chris4 : June 27th, 2011-00:28

Nicolas, I understand and apologise if I reacted a little too quickly to your earlier comment, thanks for explaining. What do I like about the 6263 big red?....its just so right to me, the raised hour markers, the splash of red on the dial, the doomed cyr...

PS

By: chris4 : June 27th, 2011-07:52

My bad on the rolex & panerai movements....my bad, thanks for correcting, something else ive learned then!

Looks like excellent reasons to love this Dayto!

By: amanico : June 27th, 2011-11:29

Yes, it was unpopular in the 70ies, such as the Freccione, and now, you see... The only problem is that you " put your foot " on an addictive field. But it is so good.... Best, Nicolas.

Compare...

By: chris4 : June 28th, 2011-00:18

What led me into the daytona was I firstly impulse bought a new one, then I fell in love with the 'old' one!. Took a couple of pics of them side by side for comparision....funny how much bigger the new dayto looks dial wise, yet they more or less wear the...