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Rolex 727

Probable

Fitted to the 6263 and 6265. The beat rate is the practical distinction from the earlier 722 executions and is measurable on a timing machine without disassembly, which makes it a useful cross-check against the reference and the case serial on a watch whose caseback has been changed.

Specifications

Movement manufacturer
Rolex
Base caliber
Valjoux 72
Frequency
21,600 vph (3 Hz)
Winding
manual
Complications
Chronograph · Column wheel · 30-minute counter · 12-hour counter

Architecture

The higher-beat execution of the Valjoux 72 base used in the later manually wound Daytona references.

Related calibers

References using this caliber

Provenance of this record

Sources & Evidence

Secondary sourceSpecialist publication

Dowling, James M. & Hess, Jeffrey P. — The Best of Time: Rolex Wristwatches

Schiffer Publishing

Published
2006-01-01

Cited for

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