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Daytona 'Fuerza Aera del Peru', reference 6239 Montre bracelet chronographe en acier | Stainless steel chronograph wristwatch with bracelet Vers 1966 | Circa 1966
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October 16, 12:03 PM GMT
Estimate
40,000 - 60,000 EUR
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Description
Rolex
Daytona 'Fuerza Aera del Peru', reference 6239
Montre bracelet chronographe en acier |
Stainless steel chronograph wristwatch with bracelet
Vers 1966 |
Circa 1966
Cadran: argenté
Calibre: cal. 72 B remontage manuel, 17 rubis
Numéro de mouvement: 7'279
Boîtier: acier, fond vissé
Numéro de boîtier: 1'419'346, '346' répété à l'intérieur du fond
Fermoir: bracelet Rolex Oyster en acier et boucle déployante
Dimensions: 37 mm, circonférence du bracelet approx. 165 mm
Signé: boîtier, cadran et mouvement
Ecrin: non
Papiers: non
Accessoires: aucun
Dial: silvered
Calibre: cal. 72 B manual winding, 17 jewels
Movement number: 7'279
Case: stainless steel, screw-down back
Case number: 1'419'346, '346' repeated on the inside caseback
Closure: stainless steel Rolex Oyster bracelet and folding clasp
Size: 37 mm, bracelet circumference approx. 165 mm
Signed: case, dial and movement
Box: no
Papers: no
Accessories: none
Poids brut 83.40 g |
Gross weight 83.40 g
Introduced in 1963, the Rolex Daytona reference 6239 was designed primarily for professional race car drivers, quickly becoming a favorite among enthusiasts. However, despite its initial purpose, the 6239 also soon found its way into a military-oriented role.
The model was chosen for its optimal readability as it featured contrasting subsidiary dials and a tachymeter scale on the bezel instead of the outer part of the dial.
This particular model was produced for the Fuerza Aérea del Perú (FAP), the Peruvian Air Force, as part of a special commission likely intended as gifts or awards for high-ranking officials and pilots. These rare editions feature an engraving on the case back reading 'Fuerza Aérea del Perú', marking them as military-issued timepieces.
Furthermore, and as often for Rolex watches delivered for a special and military purposes, the three last digits of the serial number are repeated on the inside case back. This distinction significantly enhances their rarity and appeal among collectors, offering a unique opportunity to own a piece of both horological and military history.