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 | |
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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: 2-10-01 |
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.