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Pre-Daytona, reference 6234 Montre bracelet chronographe en acier | Stainless steel chronograph wristwatch with bracelet Vers 1957 | Circa 1957
Lot Closed
March 28, 01:29 PM GMT
Estimate
22,000 - 35,000 EUR
Lot Details
Description
Rolex
'Pre-Daytona', reference 6234
Montre bracelet chronographe en acier |
Stainless steel chronograph wristwatch with bracelet
Vers 1957 |
Circa 1957
Cadran: argenté
Calibre: cal. 72 remontage manuel, 17 rubis
Boîtier: acier, fond vissé
Numéro de boîtier: 269'192
Fermoir: bracelet Rolex Oyster en acier et boucle déployante
Dimensions: 36 mm, circonférence du bracelet approx. 180 mm
Signé: boîtier, cadran et mouvement
Ecrin: oui
Papiers: non
Accessoires: écrin Rolex
Dial: silvered
Calibre: cal. 72 manual winding, 17 jewels
Case: stainless steel, screw-down case back
Case number: 269'192
Closure: stainless steel Rolex Oyster bracelet and folding clasp
Size: 36 mm diameter, bracelet circumference approximately 180 mm
Signed: case, dial and movement
Box: yes
Papers: no
Accessories: Rolex presentation case
Poids brut 74.70 g |
Gross weight 74.70 g
In the second part of the 1950’s Rolex introduced some screw-down back case chronographs that played a pivotal role and led to the Daytona a few years later, hence their 'pre-Daytona' nickname. More than just transitional models, these timepieces have a strong character and appeal.
The Rolex 6234, for instance, was released in 1955 and produced until 1961. This reference holds a significant place in the Rolex heritage, as its natural technical improvements led the brand to design and release the Daytona in 1963. The pre-Daytona is powered by a Valjoux 72 movement and encased in a waterproof back round case. The total stainless-steel production for this reference is estimated to be approximately 2300 pieces.
The present stainless-steel example was manufactured in 1956 and fitted with its distinctive dial with red and blue double scale.