Important Modern & Vintage Timepieces
Monaco, Jan 18, 2022
LOT 103
Rolex.
Ref. 6239, Cosmograph, Daytona, Stainless-steel
EUR 50,000 - 70,000
USD 57,000 - 80,000 / HKD 442,000 - 620,000 / CHF 52,000 - 73,000
Sold: EUR 65,000
Very beautiful and rare stainless-steel wristwatch with manual-winding, central seconds, chronograph, registers, and tachometer. Screwed case-back and crown, chronograph with pump pushers. Curved polished and brushed horns, acrylic glass. Fitted metal bezel engraved with a tachymeter scale at 300 units per hour. Silver dial with applied faceted steel baton hour markers and luminous dots, outer minute/second divisions, subsidiary black guilloche dials for seconds, 12-hour and 30-minute registers. Large Daytona signature. Luminous steel baton hands.
| Grading System | |
|---|---|
Grade: AAA |
Excellent |
Case: 2 |
Very good |
Movement: 2* |
Very good Overhaul recommended, at buyer's expense |
Dial: 2-55-01 |
Very good Luminous material reapplied HANDS Original |
Brand Rolex, Geneva
Model Cosmograph Daytona
Reference 6239
Year Circa 1967
Case No. 1656914
Bracelet Stainless steel Rolex Oyster bracelet with folding clasp, approx. length 160 mm.
Diameter 36 mm.
Caliber Valjoux 722
Weight 78,97 gr. (approx.)
Signature Case, dial and movement
Notes
In 1963, Rolex launched its iconic chronograph, the Daytona, named after the famous Daytona Beach racing circuit in Florida. Replacing the reference 6238, the reference 6239 is the first to bear this name and to have the "Cosmograph" dials. It is equipped with a manual movement Valjoux 72B or 722 modified by Rolex which is extremely reliable. Produced until 1969, the ref. 6239 embodies a turning point in the history of the manufacture, which wishes to meet the expectations of the modern man by creating a sporty and classic, reliable and robust wristwatch.