Rolex

• cal. 727 manual winding nickel lever movement, 17 jewels • white dial, applied square indexes, black outer track with white calibrations, three engine-turned black subsidiary dials for constant seconds, 30-minute and 12-hour registers • Oyster case with screw-down crown and case back, steel bezel calibrated to tachometer scale up to 300 units • case, dial and movement signed • stainless steel Rolex Oyster bracelet with folding clasp

The manual movement is running at the time of cataloguing and the chronograph is operating, however the 12-hour register is not resetting to zero and will require servicing. Dial in good condition. The luminous material to the hour hand is slightly disintegrated. The case and bracelet with light scuffs from wear. The lugs with signs of re-polishing. Case numbered 6239, serial no. 1419231, inside case back 6239. This watch is accompanied by a copy of a Rolex service document dated 21/07/99.
"In response to your inquiry, we are pleased to provide you with a general report of the condition of the property described above. All dimensions in catalogue descriptions are approximate. Condition reports may not specify mechanical replacements or imperfections to the movement, case, dial, pendulum, separate base(s) or dome. Watches in water-resistant cases have been opened to examine movements but no warranties are made that the watches are currently water-resistant. Please note that we do not guarantee the authenticity of any individual component parts, such as wheels, hands, crowns, crystals, screws, bracelets and leather bands, since subsequent repairs and restoration work may have resulted in the replacement of original parts. Since we are not professional conservators or restorers, we urge you to consult with a restorer or conservator of your choice who will be better able to provide a detailed, professional report. Prospective buyers should inspect each lot to satisfy themselves as to condition and must understand that any statement made by Sotheby's is merely a subjective, qualified opinion. Prospective buyers should also refer to any Important Notices regarding this sale, which are printed in the Sale Catalogue. In particular, please note it is the purchaser's responsibility to comply with any applicable import and export matters, particularly in relation to lots incorporating materials from endangered species.NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF BUSINESS PRINTED IN THE SALE CATALOGUE."

**Please be advised that bands made of materials derived from endangered or otherwise protected species (i.e. alligator and crocodile) are not sold with the watches and are for display purposes only. We reserve the right to remove these bands prior to shipping.

Important Notice regarding importation into the United States of Rolex watches
Sotheby's cannot arrange for the delivery of Rolex watches to the United States because U.S. laws restricts the import of Rolex watches. The buyer or a designated agent may collect the property in the country of sale."

Accompanied by a copy of a Rolex service document dated 21/07/99 and Rolex presentation case.

This is an unusual version of reference 6239, with a bezel calibrated to 300 units which is a characteristic of the early versions of the reference. The watch contains a calibre 727 movement. It might have been used  temporarily in this transitional model towards the early 1970's when calibre 727 was developed for reference 6263. As the watch is confirmed by Rolex to be of "original Rolex manufacture", we can presume that the present model, with the 300 units bezel and a later calibre, is a transitional model within the evolution of the Rolex Daytona story.