ROLEX. A RARE STAINLESS STEEL CHRONOGRAPH WRISTWATCH WITH BRACELET

SIGNED ROLEX, CHRONOGRAPH, CASE NO. 1077675, REF. 6238, CIRCA 1964

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ROLEX. A RARE STAINLESS STEEL CHRONOGRAPH WRISTWATCH WITH BRACELET
Signed Rolex, Chronograph, Case No. 1077675, Ref. 6238, circa 1964
With nickel-finished lever movement, 17 jewels, mono-metallic compensation balance, adjusted to 3 positions, silvered matte dial with applied luminescent baton numerals, luminescent hands, three engine-turned subsidiary dials indicating constant seconds, 30 minute and 12 hour registers, outer ring calibrated for tachometer, circular water-resistant-type case, screw back with inscription and screw-down crown, case, dial and movement signed, with stainless steel Rolex Oyster flexible-link bracelet and deployant clasp
36mm diam.

Lot Essay

The reference 6238 is the immediate predecessor of the reference 6239, the first "Cosmograph Daytona" released by Rolex. It was made in stainless steel and 18k gold, as well as a small series in 14k gold destined for the North American market.

For an example of this model see I Cronografi Rolex - La Leggenda, Pucci Papaleo Editore, p. 288.

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