ROLEX. A RARE AND EARLY STAINLESS STEEL CHRONOGRAPH WRISTWATCH WITH BRACELET
Lot 54 ROLEX
'PRE-DAYTONA' REF. 6238

ROLEX. A RARE AND EARLY STAINLESS STEEL CHRONOGRAPH WRISTWATCH WITH BRACELET

SIGNED ROLEX, 'PRE-DAYTONA' MODEL, REF. 6238, CASE NO. 907'442, CIRCA 1963

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ROLEX. A RARE AND EARLY STAINLESS STEEL CHRONOGRAPH WRISTWATCH WITH BRACELET
SIGNED ROLEX, 'PRE-DAYTONA' MODEL, REF. 6238, CASE NO. 907'442, CIRCA 1963
Movement: Manual
Dial: Silvered
Case: 36 mm. diam.
With: Stainless steel Rolex Oyster riveted bracelet and deployant clasp, overall length approximately 200 mm.

Specialist note

The present watch is a highly attractive and well preserved example of the reference 6238 with nicely defined lugs and sharp edges to the bezel.

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