Important Modern & Vintage Timepieces
Geneva, May 09, 2021
LOT 293
ROLEX, REF. 6239, DAYTONA ALBINO BIG RED DIAL
CHF 700,000 - 1,200,000
HKD 5,600,000 - 9,600,000 / USD 700,000 - 1,200,000
Sold: CHF 865,000
An exceptionally rare and historically important, manual wind, stainless steel chronograph wristwatch with Albino Big red Daytona dial.
| Grading System | |
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Grade: |
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Case: 3-8 |
Good Slightly scratched |
Movement: 3* |
Good Overhaul recommended, at buyer's expense |
Dial: 2-6-01 |
Very good Slightly oxidized HANDS Original |
Brand Rolex
Model Daytona
Reference 6239
Year circa 1967
Case No. 1626271
Bracelet stainless steel Rolex Jubile bracelet
Caliber 72B
Dimensions 36 mm
Signature Dial, Case and Movement
Accessories Rolex Geneva overhaul estimate dated June 2021
Notes
Known to collectors as the “Albino” Daytona, this Daytona 6239 dial was probably made as a test dial to experiment a different color from the regular production silver and black dials made at the time.
Visually the impact is striking after having seen so many two-coloured dials, this monochromatic dial color completely changes the overall look of the watch. One can only assume that after testing them internally, it was abandoned and these rare test dials were discarded.
Only one other example has been seen publicly (See Ultimate Rolex Daytona by Pucci Papaleo, page 201) and this example has never been offered before at auction.
Please note that the watch is currently at Rolex, Atelier de Restoration in Geneva for an overhaul estimate that has been confirmed and will be available for pick-up around June 2021.
Visually the impact is striking after having seen so many two-coloured dials, this monochromatic dial color completely changes the overall look of the watch. One can only assume that after testing them internally, it was abandoned and these rare test dials were discarded.
Only one other example has been seen publicly (See Ultimate Rolex Daytona by Pucci Papaleo, page 201) and this example has never been offered before at auction.
Please note that the watch is currently at Rolex, Atelier de Restoration in Geneva for an overhaul estimate that has been confirmed and will be available for pick-up around June 2021.