Important Modern & Vintage Timepieces
Hong Kong, Jun 01, 2024
LOT 148
ROLEX, REF. 6239, COSMPGRAPH DAYTONA, SO CALL CHERRY RED, STAINLESS STEEL
HKD 240,000 - 380,000
EUR 28,500 - 45,200 / CHF 27,900 - 44,100 / USD 30,800 - 48,700
Sold: HKD 325,000
A very fine and very rare, manual wind stainless steel chronograph wristwatch with silver dial and cherry red Daytona, so called “cherry red”.
| Grading System | |
|---|---|
Grade: AAA |
Excellent |
Case: 3-8 |
Good Slightly scratched |
Movement: 3* |
Good Overhaul recommended, at buyer's expense |
Dial: 2-6-01-17 |
Very good Slightly oxidized HANDS Original Slightly spotted |
Brand Rolex
Model Cosmpgraph Daytona
Reference 6239
Year circa 1967
Case No. 1626989
Bracelet Rolex stainless steel oyster bracelet 7835/19 , end link 571 dated 1.71, approx overall total length 180mm
Diameter 36mm.
Caliber 722-1
Signature dial, case and movement
Notes
The Rolex Daytona «Cherry Red» dial is a rare feature, with its distinctive thin, light-red Daytona print above the 6 O’clock sub-dial, which stands out against the dial’s color. This variant contrasts with the common white or silvery blue Daytona.
The «Cherry Red» Daytona was introduced in later 6239 models. This specific design find at early (1967) in steel 6239 only, and some extremely rare valuable gold Daytona 6262 & 6264 with this detail, made it extremley rare today.
The «Cherry Red» Daytona was introduced in later 6239 models. This specific design find at early (1967) in steel 6239 only, and some extremely rare valuable gold Daytona 6262 & 6264 with this detail, made it extremley rare today.
Provenance
Property of an Asian collector