Rolex
Pre-Daytona, reference 6238 Montre bracelet chronographe en acier | Stainless steel chronograph wristwatch with bracelet Vers 1964 | Circa 1964
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October 1, 12:27 PM GMT
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20,000 - 40,000 EUR
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Description
Rolex
Pre-Daytona, reference 6238
Montre bracelet chronographe en acier |
Stainless steel chronograph wristwatch with bracelet
Vers 1964 |
Circa 1964
Cadran: argenté
Calibre: cal. 72B remontage manuel, 17 rubis
Boîtier: acier, fond vissé
Numéro de boîtier: 1'077'675
Fermoir: bracelet Rolex Oyster en acier et boucle deployante
Dimensions: 36 mm, circonférence du bracelet approximativement 185 mm
Signé: boîtier, cadran et mouvement
Ecrin: non
Papiers: non
Accessoires: aucun
Dial: silvered
Calibre: cal. 72B manual winding, 17 jewels
Case: stainless steel, screw-down case back
Case number: 1'077'675
Closure: Rolex Oyster stainless steel bracelet and folding clasp
Size: 36 mm, bracelet circumference approx. 185 mm
Signed: case, dial and movement
Box: no
Papers: no
Accessories: none
Poids brut 70.70 g |
Gross weight 70.70 g
The Rolex reference 6238, affectionately known by collectors as the “Pre-Daytona,” occupies a pivotal place in the brand’s chronograph history. Introduced in the early 1960s, this model immediately precedes the reference 6239, which marked the launch of the first Cosmograph Daytona, and represents the stylistic and technical transition from Rolex’s classical chronographs to the modern era.
Produced only for a short period, the 6238 is powered by the calibre 72B manual-winding movement, renowned for its precision and reliability.
The design of the case and dial demonstrates the evolutionary step toward the Daytona, while maintaining the elegance and understated aesthetic of Rolex’s early chronographs. Its limited production makes it rare on the market today, rendering it highly sought-after by collectors and enthusiasts alike.
Fitted with its original Rolex Oyster stainless steel bracelet, this example is a remarkable representation of a defining moment in Rolex’s chronograph lineage.