1970s AAA Replica Rolex Daytona Ref. 6262
It’s been a while since vintage perfect fake Rolex Daytona watches were featured here on Bring A Loupe. That’s the result of the market not yearning for Daytonas quite as much as it once did, yes. But it is also due to low supply. Given the attention focused elsewhere, collectors with great vintage Daytonas are holding these watches close to the chest. Why sell a watch that is experiencing a market downturn when you know you have an excellent example and eventually attention will come back?
That all being said, this best replica Rolex ref. 6262 watches were the exception – it is an excellent example of a somewhat rare reference. I say “somewhat rare” because ultimately this is a Rolex and Rolex made a ton of watches. However, the 6262 had a relatively short production run compared to other vintage high quality copy Rolex Daytona references. A successor to the ref. 6239, the 6262 was introduced in 1970 and essentially the only change between the two was the upgraded caliber 727. Other than that and a slight bezel change, this is the same watch as the very first Daytona, the 6239.
This particular top replica Rolex Daytona 6262 watches are being offered by a dealer in London with a keen eye for quality and niche dial variants. When Robin Mann stocks a Daytona, I pay attention. This one is a great example of what I am talking about, as it has a silver dial with subtle black Daytona branding wrapped around the six o’clock sub-register. Sure, “Big Red” and “Cherry Red” dials are great and really pop on the wrist, but this more subdued variant requires a higher taste level to appreciate. Condition-wise, this cheap super clone watches are clean and well-represented in the description. One luminous plot shows degradation, but find me a Daytona with perfect lume plots and I’ll show you the one that has been reapplied. At least we know this one isn’t messed with.