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Rolex. A very rare and attractive 18K gold chronograph wristwatch with black dial, mesh bracelet and box

SIGNED ROLEX, COSMOGRAPH DAYTONA, REF. 6239, CASE NO. 1'938'041, MANUFACTURED IN 1968

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Rolex. A very rare and attractive 18K gold chronograph wristwatch with black dial, mesh bracelet and box
Signed Rolex, Cosmograph Daytona, Ref. 6239, case no. 1'938'041, manufactured in 1968
Cal. 722-1 mechanical movement, 17 jewels, black dial, applied baton numerals with luminous accents, fifths of a second divisions, three engine-turned subsidiary gilt dials for constant seconds, 30 minutes and 12 hours registers, tonneau-shaped water-resistant-type case, gold bezel calibrated for 200 units, screw back, screw down crown, two round chronograph buttons in the band, 18K gold Rolex mesh bracelet and deployant clasp stamped 4.69, case, dial and movement signed
36 mm. diam.

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Prospective buyers should be aware that the importation of Rolex watches into the United States is highly restricted. Rolex watches may not be shipped into the USA and can only be imported personally. Generally a buyer may import only one watch into the USA. For further information please contact our specialists in charge of the sale. Please note other countries may have comparable import restrictions for luxury watches.

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Lot Essay

With Rolex original fitted green presentation box and outer packaging.

The present reference 6239 is a particularly attractive example of the legendary "Cosmograph Daytona", distinguished by its extremely good overall condition and the unusual mesh bracelet dating from 1969, year following the production of this watch. Commonly fitted with the Oyster or Jubilée bracelet types, the mesh version enhances the masculine yet elegant appearance of this sophisticated chronograph model.

In recent years, reference 6239 has more and more been associated to the Paul Newman dial version, to the extend where standard examples with the classic Cosmograph dial have become the exception. Specimen of such fantastic and unmolested quality only seldom appear on the market and should be seriously considered by any lover of this landmark model.

Reference 6239 is described and illustrated in Rolex Daytona - a legend is born by Carlo Pergola, Stefano Mazzariol, Giovanni Dosso, pp. 44 - 61, and in I Cronografi Rolex - La Leggenda, Pucci Papaleo Editore, pp. 296 - 303.

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