Important Modern & Vintage Timepieces
Hong Kong, Nov 30, 2025
LOT 142
ROLEX, REF. 6240, DAYTONA, MK0 MILLERIGHE PUSHER, “THE PROTOTYPE SCREW DOWN PUSHER DAYTONA”, STAINLESS STEEL
HKD 400,000 - 800,000
EUR 44,500 - 89,000 / CHF 41,500 - 83,000 / USD 52,000 - 104,000 / JPY 7,940,000 - 15,870,000
A fine, extremely rare, stainless steel, manual winding chronograph wristwatch.
| Grading System | |
|---|---|
Grade: AAA |
Excellent |
Case: 3-8 |
Good Slightly scratched |
Movement: 3* |
Good Overhaul recommended, at buyer's expense |
Dial: 3-6-8-01 |
Good Slightly oxidized Slightly scratched HANDS Original |
Brand Rolex
Model Daytona
Reference 6240
Year circa 1966
Movement No. 4281
Case No. 1438978
Bracelet Rolex stainless steel 7205 riveted bracelet, approx. total length 160mm.
Diameter 37mm.
Caliber 72B
Signature dial, case and movement
Notes
Antiquorum is proud to present this exceptional Rolex Reference 6240 Daytona, which represents one of horology’s most pivotal milestones. As the first true “screwed pusher “ Daytona, it established the foundation for all modern Daytona models.
What distinguishes this particular auction example is its original MK0 brass «Millerighe» pushers – the very first prototype screw-down pushers Rolex ever developed. These innovative pushers revolutionized the Daytona by solving its key weakness: making a chronograph truly waterproof for the first time.
Original MK0 pushers are exceptionally rare today, with most replaced during servicing over the decades. For serious collectors, this dramatically affects authenticity and value – making this auction example particularly significant with its original pushers intact. This steel Ref. 6240 represents the crucial transitional link between early Daytona models and the modern icon. A true horological treasure now available for acquisition.
What distinguishes this particular auction example is its original MK0 brass «Millerighe» pushers – the very first prototype screw-down pushers Rolex ever developed. These innovative pushers revolutionized the Daytona by solving its key weakness: making a chronograph truly waterproof for the first time.
Original MK0 pushers are exceptionally rare today, with most replaced during servicing over the decades. For serious collectors, this dramatically affects authenticity and value – making this auction example particularly significant with its original pushers intact. This steel Ref. 6240 represents the crucial transitional link between early Daytona models and the modern icon. A true horological treasure now available for acquisition.