Rolex. A very fine and rare 14K gold waterproof chronograph wristwatch with black dial and bracelet

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Rolex. A very fine and rare 14K gold waterproof chronograph wristwatch with black dial and bracelet

SIGNED ROLEX, CHRONOGRAPH, CASE NO. 1836292, REF. 6238, CIRCA 1966

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Rolex. A very fine and rare 14K gold waterproof chronograph wristwatch with black dial and bracelet
Signed Rolex, Chronograph, case no. 1836292, ref. 6238, circa 1966
Cal. 722 nickel-finished lever movement, 17 jewels, the black matte dial with applied baton numerals with luminous accents, luminous hands, outer tachymetre scale, three subsidiary dials indicating constant seconds, 30 minutes and 12 hours registers, in tonneau-shaped water-resistant-type case with screw back and screw down crown, two round chronograph buttons in the band, together with a 14K gold Rolex Oyster bracelet, case, dial and movement signed
36 mm. diam.

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Prospective buyers are advised that we cannot arrange delivery of Corum, Rolex, Piaget or Franck Muller watches to the United States due to import restrictions. For further information please contact our specialists in charge of the sale.

Lot Essay

The present watch is accompanied by a Rolex confirmation for overhaul dated March 2005. Furthermore delivered with Rolex fitted presentation box.

Reference 6238 is the immediate predecessor of reference 6239, the first Cosmograph Daytona released by Rolex. The majority was cased in stainless steel or 18K gold.

The present watch is from a very small series made in 14K gold and exclusively reserved for the North American market. Its rarity is further enhanced by its excellent condition, the original black dial and matching 14K gold bracelet.

Different versions of the model are described and illustrated in I Cronografi Rolex - La Leggenda, Pucci Papaleo Editore, pp. 278 - 290.

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