| Details | ||
| Stock # | SKU20491 | |
| Stock # | 20491 | |
| Model Name | Daytona Chronograph Underline Double Swiss | |
| Brand | ||
| Model Ref # | 6239 | |
| Condition | Mint | |
| Gender | Mens | |
| Movement | Manual | |
| Case | Stainless Steel | |
| Case Shape | Round | |
| Case Size | 37mm x 13.3mm | |
| Crystal | ||
| Band / Strap | Bracelet | |
| Dial | Black | |
| Caseback | Solid | |
| Complications | ||
| Year | 1963 | |
| Additional Information | ||
| Sold | ||
Description
Rolex catalogs in the USA started showing the model 6239 in 1963. The 6239 is the first Daytona. Like all Rolex models, the Daytona has undergone extensive evolution… but you are looking at literally one of the first ever Daytona watches. This 923XXX serial number watch dates to 1963.
Let’s start with what makes this particular 6239 so collectable: the BLACK double ‘SWISS’ underline dial is untouched original and EXTREMELY rare. The silver dial versions are rare, black is unheard of rare!! The first series bezel with Units per Hour scale on the bezel starting at ‘300’ and not the later ‘200’. Look at the scale and how it is in 1 unit increments up to ‘120’. That is how first series bezels are distinguished from second series bezels which stop with 1 unit increments at ‘100’.
Original stainless steel case with aforementioned first series bezel, screw down crown, round pump-style chronograph pushers and plastic crystal. Dimenions are 37mm diameter by 13.3mm thick.
Original untouched unheard of rare black dial with underline marking, double SWISS signature, applied hour markers, contrasting silver subdials and original hands.
Original Rolex manual winding Caliber 72B with 17 jewels and column wheel construction. Movement is immaculate and running. On these very early 6239s, we expect to find the case back with 6238 marking and this watch is consistent with that.
Rolex Jubilee bracelet with large logo Rolex imprinted in clasp.
This is a highly important and collectable vintage Rolex Daytona – one of the very first ever made with insanely rare original untouched dial. Watch is accompanied by vintage Rolex box and very rare “get up and go with the Rolex Cosmograph” pamphlet.
Let’s start with what makes this particular 6239 so collectable: the BLACK double ‘SWISS’ underline dial is untouched original and EXTREMELY rare. The silver dial versions are rare, black is unheard of rare!! The first series bezel with Units per Hour scale on the bezel starting at ‘300’ and not the later ‘200’. Look at the scale and how it is in 1 unit increments up to ‘120’. That is how first series bezels are distinguished from second series bezels which stop with 1 unit increments at ‘100’.
Original stainless steel case with aforementioned first series bezel, screw down crown, round pump-style chronograph pushers and plastic crystal. Dimenions are 37mm diameter by 13.3mm thick.
Original untouched unheard of rare black dial with underline marking, double SWISS signature, applied hour markers, contrasting silver subdials and original hands.
Original Rolex manual winding Caliber 72B with 17 jewels and column wheel construction. Movement is immaculate and running. On these very early 6239s, we expect to find the case back with 6238 marking and this watch is consistent with that.
Rolex Jubilee bracelet with large logo Rolex imprinted in clasp.
This is a highly important and collectable vintage Rolex Daytona – one of the very first ever made with insanely rare original untouched dial. Watch is accompanied by vintage Rolex box and very rare “get up and go with the Rolex Cosmograph” pamphlet.
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