Important Modern & Vintage Timepieces

Hong Kong, Apr 21, 2018

LOT 279

ROLEX PRE-DAYTONA REF. 6238 CHRONOGRAPH STEEL Very fine and rare, manual-winding, stainless steel wristwatch with chronograph.

HKD 194,000 - 290,000

CHF 23,300 - 35,000 / USD 24,800 - 37,000

Sold: HKD 256,250


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Grading System
Grade: AAA

Excellent

Case: 3

Good

Movement: 3*

Good

Overhaul recommended, at buyer's expense

Dial: 3-01

Good

HANDS Original

Brand Rolex

Reference Ref. 6238

Year Made circa 1962

Bracelet Stainless steel Rolex Bracelet with deployant clasp

Numbers Case N. 1000222

Caliber Valjoux 72 B

Dimensions 36 mm.

Signature Dial, Case and Movement.

Notes

The reference 6238 is mostly known as the "Pre-Daytona," was manufactured during the 1960s. It was fitted with a monochromatic dial in either black or silver, with faceted hour markers, and baton-style hands; the tachymeter scale was printed on the dial with smooth bezel .