CIRCA: 1965
CASE NO: 1'226'679
CASE MATERIAL: Stainless steel
CASE DIAMETER: 36 mm.
BRACELET MATERIAL: Stainless steel
BRACELET SIZE: Approx. 200 mm. overall length
DIAL: Black, matte
MOVEMENT: Manual
FUNCTIONS: Chronograph
BOX: No
PAPERS: No

Please note the starting bid for this lot has been lowered to $65,000.

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Amongst collectors, reference 6238 is known as the "Pre-Daytona", enjoying ever growing popularity within the community of Rolex aficionados. In production from the early 1960s to 1967, it was the company's last traditional chronograph wristwatch with polished bezel and the tachometer scale on the dial. It is regarded as the precursor of ref. 6239, the very first Cosmograph Daytona, all the while produced at the same time. The latter used certain style elements of ref. 6238, notably the case, indexes, crown and chronograph pushers.

The "Pre-Daytona" was predominantly available with a silvered dial, the firm’s first chronograph featuring the sunburst finished version, officially referred to as "cadran soleil argent", which gave the ideal background for the newly designed hands - for the first time in straight baton form. The new dial finish and the baton-shaped hands can be found on all Rolex Daytona chronographs up to the mid-1980s, rendering these sports watches highly functional while lending them a particularly distinctive, masculine look.

The present ref. 6238 is distinguished by its rare black matte and silver printing. The “T-SWISS-T” designation above 6 o’clock indicates that the luminous hands and dots to the hour markers are coated with Tritium.

Moreover preserved in very good, original overall condition, this extremely attractive chronograph is undoubtedly among the best-looking watches for daily wear.

For descriptions and illustrations of examples with the matte dial version see 100 Superlative Rolex Watches by John Goldberger, p. 130 & 131, and I Cronografi Rolex - La Leggenda, Pucci Papaleo Editore, p. 282 & 283.

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The condition of lots can vary widely and the nature of the lots sold means that they are unlikely to be in a perfect condition. Lots are sold in the condition they are in at the time of sale.

Movement: The movement is running and the pushers function at the time of cataloging, consistent with the age of the watch. The movement has not been tested for accuracy. A service is recommended given the age of the watch.
Dial: The dial shows light wear and signs of aging. The hands are later. The hour and minute hands show light wear and have Luminova luminescent material. The three sub register hands show signs of wear. There is some loss at the lume plots.
Case: The case has been polished and has moderate scratches and nicks throughout. The crystal has been replaced.
Bracelet: The later bracelet has moderate scratches and wear with stretching. The end links are stamped '357', the bracelet stamped '7835, 19', and the clasp 'B'.
Overall Condition: Very good

Please note that the bracelet size is measured with the watch head attached.

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