The life of the two models is mirrored the only difference is aesthetic-they are differentiated only by the bezel.
The 6263 has a black plastic bezel with tachymeter scale printed in white, the 6265 mounts a metal bezel with tachymeter scale engraved in black.
Both refs. were produced in steel and in 14kt and 18kt gold. There are different types of two-tone dials with contrasting lettering: white or silver on a black background; black on a silver background.
The Daytona inscription (featured since the second half of the 1970s) is always printed in red above the counter at 6 o'clock.
The "Paul Newman" variant without the Daytona inscription is only available for a narrow period from about 1969 to 1972.
The movement adopted is the Valjoux Caliber 727, which will remain unchanged until the end of production. Apart from the dial there will be minor changes on the graphics of the bezels, pushers and crowns.
Specifically this this model of 6265 produced in 1978 with serial number 55XXXXX, mounts a Crema dial with black lettering and counters , the Daytona lettering in red placed above the counter at 6 o'clock.
37mm diameter steel case watch with steel strap and Valjoux 727 movement. Preserved in Excellent condition.
