The 6262 and its black-bezel twin the 6264 were the last hand-wound Daytonas built with pump pushers, arriving just as Rolex was moving the line to the water-resistant Oyster case. The 6262 kept the engraved metal tachymeter bezel of the 6239 it replaced. It sold slowly and was dropped quickly, which is why it is among the scarcest Daytona references.
Reference record
Production
1969–1970
Model
Cosmograph Daytona
Case material
Oystersteel
Case size
37mm
Movement
Manual
Calibre
Cal. 727
Bezel
Aluminum · Tachymeter
Dial colours
Black, Silver / White
Market value band
$80k – $400k
Notable
—Offered in steel, 14k gold and 18k gold.
—The 6262 and 6264 differ only in bezel: engraved metal on the 6262, black acrylic on the 6264.
What the specification implies
—The 6262 was fitted with pump pushers, not screw-down pushers.
—Its case is not an Oyster case, so 6262 dials read 'Cosmograph' without the word 'Oyster' that appears on 6263 and 6265 dials.
Common questions
When was the Rolex 6262 produced?
The 6262 was produced from 1969 to 1970.
What movement does the Rolex 6262 use?
The Rolex 6262 runs the Cal. 727, a manual movement.
How do I check a Rolex 6262 with Watch Safe?
Look up the watch's serial number in the Watch Safe registry to see whether a record exists or a theft flag is attached. A registry search identifies records for a specific serial; it does not authenticate the watch. Authentication is performed in person by an independent expert authenticator, and Watch Safe records and publishes the result.