Important Modern & Vintage Timepieces
Geneva, Nov 08, 2020
LOT 533
ROLEX REF. 6238 «FUERZA AEREA DEL PERU»
CHF 25,000 - 35,000
HKD 200,000 - 280,000 / USD 25,000 - 35,000
Sold: CHF 30,000
Fine and rare, manual wind, stainless steel chronograph wristwatch withsilver dial. Delivered to the Peruvian Air Force.
| Grading System | |
|---|---|
Grade: AAA |
Excellent |
Case: 2-8 |
Very good Slightly scratched |
Movement: 2* |
Very good Overhaul recommended, at buyer's expense |
Dial: 2-01 |
Very good HANDS Original |
Brand Rolex
Model Pre-Daytona
Reference 6238
Year 1965
Case No. 1226272
Bracelet Rolex stainless steel Oyster riveted
Caliber 72B
Dimensions 36 mm
Signature Case, Dial and Movement
Notes
Ref. 6238. This reference, which collectors call the “Pre-Daytona” was produced in stainless steel and in 14K and 18K gold. The reference 6238 is equipped with the caliber 72B or 722, the main differences between the Daytona and the pre-Daytona is the color of the dial (monochrome for the Pre-Daytona and colored for Daytona) and the tachymeter scale on the dial for Pre-Daytona and on the bezel for the Daytona (full steel bezel or steel with black plastic insert printed in white). It was published for the first time in the Rolex catalogue for the Italian Market in 1964 and remained there until 1968. Its production is estimated at 3,600 examples from 1962 to 1967.