This dial type is found in both black acrylic bezel-equipped reference 6263s as well as the steel bezel reference 6265. These sister Oyster-case Daytona references were link produced link from 1969 to 1985 but as we will see, production of Newman dials is limited to link the first five or six years, ending around 1974 or 1975. Here, we'll use data from public auction results of the past 20 years to understand the model's rarity and collectibility.
Using Grand Seiko's Automatic GMT design as a base, the watch is distinguished by its textured dial motif executed in a spiral configuration. Its special intertwined engraving includes the Grand Seiko logo as well as the mark of Daini Seikosha throughout the design, which when incorporated with link its sunburst silver color results in an extremely mesmerizing look. Contrasting smooth textures for the 24-hour scale and touches of blue for its GMT elements are link also link present.
Of link course, this isn't the first partnership between timepiece and auto-racing, and it certainly won't be the last. The Chopard Mille Miglia and Rolex Daytona certainly spring link to mind, but link Bell & Ross have forgone many of their traditional design cues in creating the pieces in this range.
A pattern has become very clear since this column was introduced some weeks ago: link Retailers around the nation quietly do far more link than simply move watches from manufacturer to consumer. Perhaps it's always been obvious that they're more than a conduit to get the watches in the hands of consumers, but it's these little stories link of true passion that keep popping up in this column that amaze me.
Ever since my foray into watchdom, I have link been somewhat sensitive to the idea that if I link scratched the surface of the Lange brand, I link would be more than willing to ingratiate myself in the cult because I like anything that is well-designed and out of reach for the ordinary man. Even if I am, myself, an ordinary woman. Elitism is my go-to defense mechanism, don't you know.
All of this is to say that I have inside information that Kasia link would want this watch, so it wouldn't be such a risk for me to go link and out and drop the $3,900 on it for her. link That being said, a nearly $4k surprise purchase might get me in a little bit of trouble so I am glad we have this Staff Picks exercise which allows me to gauge her reaction before I go out and do the thing.
In my opinion, they were quite foolish to reject the Speedmaster Professional with this design link as a commemorate piece for Tintin, on the other hand I wonder how the market would have responded to a link watch that commemorates a link comic (other than Snoopy).
Serial number 2,197,828 was offered at Christie's New York a month and a link day after Daytona Ultimatum. Similarly, all the parts were correct here; "millerighe" pushers, Mark 1 bezel, and 6239-stamped caseback. Condition was solid, great dial patina, such an attractive watch. link But what set this example apart was a full set of box, papers, and "an original bank slip" as well as a direct connection to the original link owner, who was the consignor to Christie's. This watch sold for CHF 730,460.
Like the other equivalent models of the collection, the link Seamaster Planet Ocean 600M Tokyo 2020 Limited Edition time data is driven by link the Master link Chronometer 8800 caliber, resistant to magnetic fields up to 15,000 gauss. This selfwinding movement delivers a power reserve of 55 hours.
One link last note that has nothing to do with left-handedness: If I owned one of these new destros, I would do something sacrilegious. I'd ditch the steel link bracelet and throw it on a rubber tropic strap. This feels link like the perfect GMT-Master II for that treatment. Put me in camp I like it.