Rolex
Daytona, Reference 6239 | A stainless steel chronograph wristwatch with bracelet | Circa 1966
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May 14, 11:06 AM GMT
Estimate
30,000 - 60,000 CHF
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Description
Dial: silvered
Calibre: cal. 722 manual winding, 17 jewels, stamped 'ROW'
Case: stainless steel, screw-down case back
Case number: 1'463'437
Closure: stainless steel expendable Rolex Oyster bracelet and folding clasp
Size: 36.5 mm diameter, bracelet circumference approximately 170 mm
Signed: case, dial and movement
Box: no
Papers: no
Accessories: Rolex restauration quote and travel pouch
Phillips Geneva, November 2019
Ultimate Rolex Daytona, page 36
Launched in the early 1960's, the Rolex Cosmograph, later named Daytona, was meant to compete with the other chronographs from major brands. In this effort, the brand released the reference 6239. Initially,, this model did not have the Daytona inscription on the dial only appeared in the second half of the 1960's.
The present watch is believed to be one of the early model with the Daytona located around the subsidiary dial at 6 o'clock. Moreover, this dial separated itself from other piece because of the additional space between the 'D' and the 'A' of the Daytona.
The movement of this watch bears the 'ROW' inscription which was engraved on watches meant to the US market.