Important Modern & Vintage Timepieces

Geneva, Nov 08, 2020

LOT 548

ROLEX, REF. 6240, DAYTONA, «OYSTER SOTTO» WITH TROPICAL BROWN SUBDIALS

CHF 180,000 - 280,000

HKD 1,440,000 - 2,240,000 / USD 180,000 - 280,000

A very fine and extremely rare, collectible, manual winding, stainless steel chronograph wristwatch.


Grading System
Grade:
Case: 3-8

Good

Slightly scratched

Movement: 3*

Good

Overhaul recommended, at buyer's expense

Dial: 2-10-01

Very good

Patinated

HANDS Original

Brand Rolex

Model Daytona

Reference 6240/6239

Year Circa 1967

Case No. 1659483

Bracelet Stainless steel Rolex “Oyster” riveted bracelet (7205/57), approx. overall length 180 mm

Caliber 722

Dimensions 37 mm

Signature Dial, Case and Movement

Notes

The reference 6240 is, by far, the rarest screw pushers, manual winding Daytona. It has been made in about 1700 pieces. This example, with a beautiful nuts brown subdials, is an absolute rarity due to the “OYSTER SOTTO” dial. Only another one appeared years ago on a famous official retailer website. It could be considered a masterpiece for every Rolex collector.