“Pre-Daytona”, REF. 6238

Reference 6238 is the last ‘traditional’, Rolex chronograph from the famous oyster family, and was produced from 1961 until 1968. It is in fact the last model featuring a monochromatic dial and non-graduated bezel, the reference is considered the precursor of the Rolex Daytona and hence gained the nickname ‘Pre-Daytona’ although it was in fact 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. Made predominantly in stainless steel with very few examples in gold, the European and Asian market were serviced with the 18K gold version.