SIGNED ROLEX, CHRONOGRAPH, REF. 6238, CASE NO. 1'007'749, CIRCA 1964

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Rolex. A rare stainless steel chronograph wristwatch with bracelet
Signed Rolex, Chronograph, ref. 6238, case no. 1'007'749, circa 1964
Cal. 72B mechanical movement, 17 jewels, silvered matte dial, applied baton numerals with luminous accents, outer tachymetre scale for miles, three engine-turned silvered subsidiary dials for constant seconds, 30 minutes and 12 hours registers, tonneau-shaped water-resistant-type case, screw back, screw down crown, two round screw down chronograph buttons in the band, stainless steel Rolex Oyster riveted expanding bracelet, case, dial and movement signed
36.4 mm.

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Lot Essay

The present watch is a formidable example of a chronograph reference 6238 with a "cadran soleil argent" and the rare tachymetre scale for miles especially designed for the US market.

Amongst collectors, reference 6238 is often referred to as the "Pre-Daytona" and enjoys today growing popularity within the community of Rolex collectors. Launched in 1960, reference 6238 was the company's last traditional chronograph wristwatch with polished bezel. Predominantly available with silvered dials, reference 6238 was also available with black matte or "grain" dials.

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