Important Modern & Vintage Timepieces

Hong Kong, Oct 27, 2019

LOT 351

ROLEX REF. 6239, BLACK DIAL; “COSMOGRAPH” “DAYTONA”; STAINLESS STEEL

HKD 320,000 - 450,000

CHF 40,000 - 56,250 / USD 40,800 - 57,350

Sold: HKD 450,000

Stainless steel, manual-winding, tonneau-shaped, gentleman’s wristwatch, water-resistant with screwed case-back, black dial with silver recorders, subsidiary seconds at 9, 1/5 second chronograph with tachometric scale graduated on the stainless steel bezel for 200 units per hour, half-instantaneous 30-minute recorder, 60-minute recorder


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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

Model “Cosmograph” “Daytona”

Reference 6239

Year Circa 1971

Calibre  727 (based on Valjoux 72 ebauche), adjusted to 3 positions

Case No.  2 750 896

Bracelet Stainless steel Rolex “Oyster” bracelet with deployant clasp (dated 1 / 69; end-links 271)

Diameter 36.8 mm

Length 190 mm

Signature Case, dial and movement

Notes

Rolex, Reference 6239 In 1963, the first “Cosmograph” introduced into Rolex’s collection was launched. In 1964, Rolex joined the French races “Le Mans” and also with the famous American car circuit “Daytona”. The “Cosmograph” was first marketed under the name “Le Mans”, but Rolex very quickly opted for the name “Daytona”. This is the beginning of a legendary adventure!