Rolex Daytona 6262

The Rolex Daytona 6262—yeah, it’s one of those references that kinda sneaks up on you. Short-lived, made only around 1970, it bridges the gap between vintage Valjoux charm and the later, more hyped Daytona models. It’s got that manual-wind vibe, but with an updated tachymeter bezel and a clean dial layout that just works. At Tropical Watch, we’ve seen collectors light up over these—seriously, blink and it’s gone.