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Lot 144
Rolex. A Fine and Rare Stainless Steel Chronograph Wristwatch
Signed Rolex, Cosmograph, Ref. 6239, Case No. 1'419'104, Circa 1964
Closed7 June 2016
Price Realised
USD 37,500
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Specialist note
Accompanied by a Rolex service division presentation box.
Available in stainless steel, 14k and 18k gold, reference 6239 was the firm's first chronograph with the tachometer scale engraved on the bezel and the subsidiary dials in a different color than the main dial for better readability. The present model has ROW stamped on the movement, indicating it was made for the American market and is further offered in excellent overall condition. Furthermore, this watch retains the original bezel calibrated to a maximum 300 units per hour, which was shortly thereafter changed on later examples of the reference 6239 to a maximum 200 units per hour.
Available in stainless steel, 14k and 18k gold, reference 6239 was the firm's first chronograph with the tachometer scale engraved on the bezel and the subsidiary dials in a different color than the main dial for better readability. The present model has ROW stamped on the movement, indicating it was made for the American market and is further offered in excellent overall condition. Furthermore, this watch retains the original bezel calibrated to a maximum 300 units per hour, which was shortly thereafter changed on later examples of the reference 6239 to a maximum 200 units per hour.