SIGNED ROLEX, CHRONOGRAPH, REF. 6238/6234, CASE NO. 997'160, MANUFACTURED IN 1964

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Rolex. A very fine and rare 14K gold chronograph wristwatch
Signed Rolex, Chronograph, ref. 6238/6234, case no. 997'160, manufactured in 1964
Cal. 72B nickel-finished lever movement, 17 jewels, silvered matte dial, applied dagger numerals with luminous accents, luminous hands, outer black tachymetre and blue telemetre scales, three subsidiary dials for constant seconds, 30 minutes and 12 hours registers, tonneau-shaped water-resistant-type case, screw back, screw down crown, two round chronograph buttons in the band, gilt-plated Rolex buckle, case, dial and movement signed
36 mm. diam.

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Lot Essay

Amongst collectors, reference 6238 is often referred to as the "Pre-Daytona" and enjoys today growing popularity within the community of Rolex aficionados. Launched in 1960, reference 6238 is the last traditional chronograph wristwatch by Rolex with polished bezel. It was made in stainless steel and gold, an exceedingly small series was cased in 14K gold and exclusively reserved for the North American market.

The present watch is distinguished by its very good, original overall condition, featuring the dial version with the small registers better known on its predecessor, reference 6234.

Different versions of reference 6238 in regard to case material and dial layout are described and illustrated in I Cronografi Rolex - La Leggenda, Pucci Papaleo Editore, pp. 278 - 291.

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