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Lot Essay
A rare find at auction, the present timepiece, dating back to around 1966, is offered in very good overall condition and features a highly attractive black dial. The luminous hour markers have developed a beautiful warm brown patina over time, which complement the hands perfectly.
Furthermore, the movement is stamped with 'ROW', indicating the present timepiece was intended for the North American market.
Reference 6238
Reference 6238 is the last 'traditional' Rolex chronograph from the famous Oyster family, produced from 1961 to 1968. It is, in fact, the last model featuring a monochromatic dial and a plain, non-graduated bezel. This reference is considered the precursor to the Rolex Daytona and has thus gained the nickname 'Pre-Daytona', although it was available at the same time as the Daytona reference 6239. Rarer and more understated than its successors, the reference 6238 is now attracting serious attention from collectors.
Furthermore, the movement is stamped with 'ROW', indicating the present timepiece was intended for the North American market.
Reference 6238
Reference 6238 is the last 'traditional' Rolex chronograph from the famous Oyster family, produced from 1961 to 1968. It is, in fact, the last model featuring a monochromatic dial and a plain, non-graduated bezel. This reference is considered the precursor to the Rolex Daytona and has thus gained the nickname 'Pre-Daytona', although it was available at the same time as the Daytona reference 6239. Rarer and more understated than its successors, the reference 6238 is now attracting serious attention from collectors.