Important Modern & Vintage Timepieces.

Geneva, May 13, 2018

LOT 382

ROLEX PRE-DAYTONA REF. 6238 STEEL WITH GREY DIAL Very Fine and Very rare stainless steel, manual winding chronograph.

CHF 25,000 - 40,000

HKD 200,000 - 320,000 / USD 25,000 - 40,000

Sold: CHF 33,750


Grading System
Grade:
Case: 3-41

Good

Repolished, edges preserved

Movement: 3*

Good

Overhaul recommended, at buyer's expense

Dial: 3-01

Good

HANDS Original

Brand Rolex

Model Pre-Daytona

Reference Ref. 6238

Year 1964

Bracelet Rolex stainless steel 78350 bracelet with 571 end links

Numbers Case N. 1076759, Movement N. 3967

Caliber 72B

Dimensions 36 mm.

Signature Dial, Case and Movement.

Notes

According to our research, the reference 6238 in steel was made in approximately 3600 examples. It is interesting to highlight how the tachometer is graduated from 1000 units per hour on the 6238, while the external bezels start from 200 units per hour. The 6238 is equipped with 72B caliber and all example are numbered. Due to its aesthetics, the 6238 is one of the most elegant sport chronographs.