Rolex Cosmograph Daytona
+3160 % above RRP
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ℹ️ 1-month trend
Price change over the past 30 days. Shows the short-term market movement — relevant if you want to buy or sell soon.
ℹ️ 4-month trend
The central metric behind the momentum score. It filters out short-term swings and shows the true, medium-term market trend of this reference.
ℹ️ Volatility
Annualised price fluctuation. Below 10 % = very stable, 10–20 % = normal, above 20 % = volatile. With high volatility the price can change quickly — in both directions. Be cautious about buying without checking the current price.
ℹ️ Momentum score
ChronoCheck's own indicator from 0 to 100, calculated from the 4-month trend, volatility and market direction.
- Above 60 — Upward trend. Good time to sell, prices are rising.
- 40 – 60 — Neutral. Stable price level, no pressure to act.
- Below 40 — Downward trend. Wait or enter at a good price.
ℹ️ Investment Grade A/B/C/D
ChronoCheck's own rating for each reference. A 0–100 point scale, made up of four weighted components:
- Momentum (40 pts) — trend strength from the momentum score.
- Liquidity (25 pts) — number of active live listings.
- Stability (20 pts) — inverse volatility — the calmer, the better.
- Source robustness (15 pts) — number of independent market sources.
- A · 75+ Trend is right, liquidity good, data broad.
- B · 55–74 Solid, but one component weaker.
- C · 35–54 Average, volatility or market breadth weigh on it.
- D · below 35 Downward or too little data — a collector's piece.
Not investment advice. Pure data analysis from aggregated market sources.
The current market value of the Rolex Cosmograph Daytona (Ref. 6265) is $140,843. Last sold at auction: $47,106 (Christie's, 05/2026).
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Technical data
Lift angle 49° — important for timing-machine diagnosis: with this value a watchmaker can correctly measure rate deviation, amplitude and beat error. ChronoCheck verifies such technical details directly from the manufacturers' factory specifications.
Rolex Ref. 6265 — Variants and collector names
Known as: Big Red Daytona, Oyster Daytona, Cosmograph, Unicorn (White Gold Unique Piece), Panda Daytona, Reverse Panda Daytona, Three-Liner, ROC Dial, Sigma Daytona, Paul Newman 6265, Oyster Split, JPS (John Player Special – Gold PN)
Production phases and changes
- 1971: Introduction of Ref. 6265 with Millerighe pushers (Mk0/Mk1) and Three-Liner ROC dial
- 1973: Introduction of COSC certification and Oyster Split transition dial (gold)
- 1975: Introduction of 'Big Red' dial: DAYTONA in red capital letters
- 1977: Switch from folded Oyster bracelet (Ref. 7835) to solid Oyster bracelet (Ref. 78350)
- 1977: Switch from Twinlock to Triplock crown (larger crown, improved sealing)
- 1988: End of production for Ref. 6265; successor Ref. 16520 with automatic Cal. 4030 (Zenith-based)
Movement variants
- 727 (1971–1988) · 21600 bph
Bezel variants
- 6265 Gold Tachymeter Bezel Mk2 "Gold Bezel Mk2"
- 6265 Stahl Tachymeter Bezel No.1 "Bezel No. 1"
- 6265 Stahl Tachymeter Bezel No.2 "Bezel No. 2"
- 6265 Stahl Tachymeter Bezel No.3 "Bezel No. 3"
- 6265 Stahl Tachymeter Service Bezel No.4 "Service Bezel No. 4"
Dial variants
- Big Red Daytona — ROLEX OYSTER COSMOGRAPH / DAYTONA (red, text wider than subdial) / T SWISS T
- Big Red Panda — ROLEX OYSTER COSMOGRAPH / DAYTONA (red, large lettering) / T SWISS T
- Gold Daytona / Champagne Dial — ROLEX OYSTER / SUPERLATIVE CHRONOMETER OFFICIALLY CERTIFIED / COSMOGRAPH – no DAYTONA text on gold versions
- Oyster Split — ROLEX OYSTER [gap] SUPERLATIVE CHRONOMETER OFFICIALLY CERTIFIED / COSMOGRAPH
- Paul Newman Stahl / PN ROC Panda — ROLEX OYSTER COSMOGRAPH / exotic / Art Deco subdial indices, stepped minute track
- Three-Liner ROC — ROLEX / OYSTER / COSMOGRAPH – no DAYTONA text, no COSC designation
- Three-Liner ROC Silver / Mk1 Panda — ROLEX / OYSTER / COSMOGRAPH – no DAYTONA text
- Small Red / Service Dial — ROLEX OYSTER COSMOGRAPH / DAYTONA (red, smaller lettering) / SWISS ONLY
- Sigma Dial / Big Red Sigma — ROLEX OYSTER COSMOGRAPH / DAYTONA (red) / T SWISS T with σ σ
Crystal variants
- Plexi 25-127 (Top Hat)
Bracelet variants
- Oyster Riveted Ref. 7205
- Oyster Folded 3-Link (19mm) Ref. 7835
- Oyster Solid Ref. 78350
Serial numbers
- 2,590,000 – 3,200,000 (1971–1973) — Earliest production (Three-Liner, Millerighe pushers). Serial numbers engraved between the lugs at 6 o'clock.
- 3,200,000 – 5,085,000 (1973–1977) — Mid production including Oyster Split transition and early Big Red phase. Note: Rolex reserved approx. 4.3–4.8 million for service replacement cases; these numbers are absent from the regular serial number sequence.
- 5,085,000 – 9,999,999 (1977–1987) — Late production with solid Oyster bracelet 78350. Last example approx. serial no. 9.8–9.9 million (example Wind Vintage: 9.8 million, approx. 1987, Mk3 pushers).
- R000001 – R999999 (1987–1988) — Final examples with letter prefix 'R'. Rolex switched to the letter prefix system from serial no. ~9,999,999 (mid-1987). A small number of remaining 6265 examples still carry the 'R' prefix.
Brand profile: Rolex
Rolex is the most counterfeited watch brand in the world. Super-clones (VSF, ARF, Clean — the latter inactive since the 07/2025 raid, with only old stock still circulating) reach 95%+ similarity. Authenticity can almost always only be identified through micro-details and caliber behavior.
- Case back: ALWAYS solid and closed — any display window means it's definitely fake (exception: vintage Ref. 6085 only)
- Minute hand length: genuine Rolex minute hands end EXACTLY at the minute chapter ring. 1 mm too long = fake. The strongest VSF tell.
- Seconds hand: smooth sweep without any hesitation — the slightest tick-tock motion means it's fake
- Cyclops lens (on Date models): must magnify exactly 2.5×, with the date filling almost the entire window
Serial number format: Since 2010, a random alphanumeric combination (e.g. 'G3M9K721'). 2000-2010: a letter plus 6-7 digits. Serial number engraved on the rehaut at 6 o'clock (from ~2005). Older models: between the lug shoulders at 6 o'clock on the case.
Further sources
Buying guide: Rolex Cosmograph Daytona
What matters at this price point
At $140,843 we are no longer talking about an everyday watch but a collector's piece. Every detail drives the price: an original dial can be worth five figures more than a service dial, missing papers noticeably depress the value, and an over-polished bezel is effectively lost money. Anyone buying in this range should take their time and, when in doubt, take a second look.
Watch out for swings: This reference has an above-average volatility of 110.7 percent. In concrete terms: the price can move by several hundred euros within a few weeks. Check the current value before buying or selling — old listings or auction results from two months ago are of little help.
What to look out for when buying?
- Authenticity: The serial number and reference on the case must match the papers. A professional authenticity check of the Rolex Cosmograph Daytona reliably rules out counterfeits.
- Condition: Check scratches on the case and bezel — professional refurbishment can leave traces.
- Service history: A documented service by the manufacturer or a certified watchmaker increases the value.
- Scope of delivery: Box, papers and warranty card make a noticeable price difference on the Cosmograph Daytona.
- Independent certification: The CPS-52 standard covers 52 checkpoints — from the serial number and the timing machine to water resistance. The result is secured on the blockchain and can be verified at any time.
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Go to the market value tool →Auction results Rolex Cosmograph Daytona 6265
Recent hammer prices for this reference from international auction houses:
| Price | House | Date |
|---|---|---|
| $47,106 | Christie's | 05/2026 |
| $133,468 | Christie's | 05/2026 |
| $86,361 | Christie's | 05/2026 |
| $455,360 | Christie's | 05/2026 |
| $155,197 | Phillips | 08/2025 |