Rolex. A rare stainless steel chronograph wristwatch with bracelet
Lot 31

Rolex. A rare stainless steel chronograph wristwatch with bracelet

SIGNED ROLEX, CHRONOGRAPH, REF. 6238, CASE NO. 1'007'737, CIRCA 1964

Closed13 May 2013

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CHF 32,500

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Rolex. A rare stainless steel chronograph wristwatch with bracelet
Signed Rolex, Chronograph, ref. 6238, case no. 1'007'737, circa 1964
Cal. 722-1 mechanical movement, 17 jewels, silvered matte dial, applied baton numerals with luminous accents, luminous hands, three engine-turned silvered subsidiary dials for constant seconds, 30 minutes and 12 hours registers, tonneau-shaped water-resistant-type case, screw back, screw down crown, two round screw down chronograph buttons in the band, stainless steel Rolex Oyster bracelet with clasp stamped 78, case, dial and movement signed
36 mm. diam.

Specialist note

Amongst collectors, reference 6238 is often referred to as the "Pre-Daytona" and enjoys today growing popularity within the community of Rolex aficionados. Launched in 1960, reference 6238 was the company's last traditional chronograph wristwatch with polished bezel.