Important Modern & Vintage Timepieces.

Geneva, Nov 12, 2017

LOT 350

ROLEX PRE-DAYTONA REF. 6238 STEEL BIG EYES TRANSITIONAL DIAL Fine and rare steel, manual winding, wristwatch.

CHF 35,000 - 55,000

HKD 280,000 - 440,000 / USD 35,000 - 55,000


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Grading System
Grade: AAA

Excellent
Case: 2-8

Very good

Slightly scratched
Movement: 3*

Good

Overhaul recommended, at buyer's expense
Dial: 2-8-10-01

Very good

Slightly scratched

Patinated

HANDS Original

Brand Rolex

Model Pre Daytona

Reference Ref. 6238

Year 1962

Bracelet Rolex Oyster steel,180 mm.

Numbers Case N. 866458

Caliber 72 B

Dimensions 36 mm.

Signature Dial, case and movement.

Notes

This unusual configuration makes it very rare. Still equipped with the caliber 72B, as found on REFERENCES 6234, it is commonly known that some of the earlier 6238, still had the characteristics of the earlier references as ROLEX was probably finishing up their remaining stock of parts.