The Art of Horology in Geneva
Geneva, Hotel Des Bergues, Nov 13, 1999
LOT 297
Rolex, Oyster, Chronograph, Anti-Magnetic, Ref. 6238, 1960's.Fine tonneau shaped, water-resistant, stainless steel gentleman's wristwatch with round button chronograph, registers, tachometer and telemeter.
CHF 8,000 - 10,000
Sold: CHF 21,850
C. three body, polished and brushed, screwed case back and crown. D. matt silver with applied steel indexes, auxiliary dials for the seconds, the 12 hours and 30-minute registers, outer tachometer and telemeter graduations. "Bâton" steel hands.M. 13''', rhodium plated, 17 jewels, lever escapement, monometallic balance, antishock system, self-compensating Breguet balance spring.Dial, case and movement signed.Diam. 36 mm.
| Grading System | |
|---|---|
Grade: AAA |
Excellent |
Case: 3 |
Good |
Movement: * 3 |
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Dial: 3 - 01 |
Notes
Ref. 6238This reference called by collectors the Pre-Daytona, was produced in 18K and 14K gold and in stainless steel. It was published for the first time in the Rolex catalogue for the Italian Market in 1964 and remained in subsequent catalogues until 1967. Its production is estimated at 3600 examples from 1962 to 1967.Similar watches are published in Collezionare Orologi da Polso Rolex, 1998 Edition, by Osvaldo Patrizzi, Guido Mondani Editore, Genova, pp. 238, 239, 240, 241 and 381.