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New York, Apr 17, 2008

LOT 233

Ref. 6234, "Pre-Daytona" Rolex, "Oyster Chronograph, Anti-Magnetic," Ref. 6234. Made in the 1950s. Fine and rare, water-resistant, stainless steel wristwatch with round button chronograph, registers and a stainless steel Rolex Oyster bracelet.

USD 30,000 - 40,000

EUR 20,000 - 27,000

C. Three-body, polished and brushed, screwed-down case back and crown. D. Matte silver with applied steel dart indexes, subsidiary dials for the seconds, the 12-hour and 30-minute registers. Steel alpha hands. M. Cal. 72 A, rhodium-plated, 17 jewels, straight line lever escapement, monometallic balance adjusted to 3 positions, shock absorber, self-compensating Breguet balance spring, Microstella regulating screws. Dial, case and movement signed. Diam. 36 mm. Thickness: 14 mm.


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Grade: AA

Very good
Case: 3

Good
Movement: 3*

Good

Overhaul recommended, at buyer's expense
Dial: 3-7-01

Good

Oxidized

HANDS Original

Notes

In the 1940s the ref. 6034 was renumbered as the reference 6234 and was produced until 1962 and featured in the Rolex catalogues until 1963. The reference 6034 , 6234 and 6238 are nicknamed ?Pre-Daytona? by collectors.