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Rolex. A Fine and Very Rare Stainless Steel Chronograph Wristwatch with Black Dial and Bracelet
Lot 30

Rolex. A Fine and Very Rare Stainless Steel Chronograph Wristwatch with Black Dial and Bracelet

Signed Rolex, Chronograph, Ref. 6238, Case No. 1'226'389, Circa 1965

Closed6 June 2019

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Rolex. A Fine and Very Rare Stainless Steel Chronograph Wristwatch with Black Dial and Bracelet
Signed Rolex, Chronograph, Ref. 6238, Case No. 1'226'389, Circa 1965
Movement: Manual, Cal. 72, 17 jewels
Dial: Black, baton numerals with luminous accents, luminous hands, three subsidiary dials
Case: Stainless steel, screw back, screw-down crown, two round buttons in the band, inside case back stamped 6238, 36mm diam.
Bracelet/Clasp: Rolex Oyster bracelet and deployant clasp, stamped 4 70, 1205 and 57 to the endlinks, overall approximate length 7 inches
Accompanied by: A Rolex Guarantee, a copy of a Rolex Service invoice dated February 23, 2012 and a Rolex presentation box

Specialist note

Amongst collectors, reference 6238 is often referred to as a "Pre-Daytona" and enjoys today growing popularity within the community of Rolex collectors. Launched circa 1960, the reference 6238 was the company's last traditional chronograph wristwatch with a polished bezel. Clearly designed as a sport watch, the reference 6238 maintains, thanks to the case proportions, a very refined yet masculine look. The present watch is a striking example with its very rare black dial which is preserved in excellent condition.