Important Modern & Vintage Timepieces...

Geneva, Nov 10, 2019

LOT 610

ROLEX, REF. 6240, COSMOGRAPH, ORIGINAL WARRANTY

CHF 70,000 - 90,000

HKD 560,000 - 720,000 / USD 70,000 - 90,000

A fine, collectible, manual wind, stainless steel chronograph wristwatch.


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Grading System
Grade: AAA

Excellent

Case: 3-8

Good

Slightly scratched

Movement: 3*

Good

Overhaul recommended, at buyer's expense

Dial: 2-55-01

Very good

Luminous material reapplied

HANDS Original

Brand Rolex

Model Cosmograph

Reference 6240/6239

Year Sold in April 1969

Calibre  722

Case No. 1298XXX

Bracelet Stainless steel Rolex riveted bracelet dated 66, approx. overall length 185 mm

Diameter 36 mm

Signature Dial, Case and Movement

Accessories Rolex pyramid box (missing insert), warranty, leather passport

Notes

The Rolex Daytona 6240, released in the mid 1960s, was the first version of the Rolex chronograph to feature screw- down chronograph buttons and therefore the first to be advertised as waterproof. With production of the 6240 from approximate serial number range from 1.2 until 1.7 million.