Lot 169
Lot 169
The Property of an Important Private European Collector
ROLEX, DAYTONA, REF. 6239

Price Realised USD 43,750
Estimate
USD 25,000 - USD 45,000
Estimates do not reflect the final hammer price and do not include buyer's premium, any applicable taxes or artist's resale right. Please see the Conditions of Sale for full details.
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ROLEX, DAYTONA, REF. 6239

Price Realised USD 43,750
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Price Realised USD 43,750
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Details

CIRCA: 1970
CASE MATERIAL: Stainless steel
CASE DIAMETER: 36mm
DIAL: Black
MOVEMENT: Manual
FUNCTIONS: Chrongraph
CALIBER: 722-1
BOX: No
PAPERS: No




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Lot Essay

Reference 6239, the very first model of the celebrated "Daytona" series, succeeded reference 6238 and could be found in sales catalogues in Europe as of 1964. The model remained in production until the mid-1970s. Available in stainless steel, 14K and 18K gold, reference 6239 was the firm's first chronograph with the tachometre scale engraved on the bezel and the subsidiary dials printed in a different colour than the main dial for better readability. The dials of the first models featured only the designation "Cosmograph", referring to the outer space travels of the early 60s. The "Daytona" was added shortly after to mark Rolex's sponsorship of the renowned Nascar stock car race.

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