| Details | ||
| Stock # | SKU20585 | |
| Stock # | 20585 | |
| Model Name | Daytona Cosmograph Chronograph | |
| 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 | White | |
| Caseback | Solid | |
| Complications |
Chronograph |
|
| Year | 1963 | |
| Additional Information | ||
| Sold | ||
Description
This vintage Rolex Cosmograph reference 6239 with serial number 923XXX dates production to 1963, and as such establishes this watch as being one of the first Rolex Daytona watches ever made. This exact configuration of the 6239 was only produced for a few months in 1963 before the bezel was changed.
Original stainless steel case measures 37mm diameter by 13.3mm thick. Take particular notice of the original first series bezel, with its unique “UNITS PER HOUR” and the scale from ‘60’ to ‘300’ with the unique ‘275’ position in the scale, which is omitted from all other Daytona bezel scales. Screw down crown and round pump style chronograph pushers work perfectly and the chronograph hands reset to their zero positions perfectly. The caseback has ‘6238’ engraved, as is the norm on these very early 6239s.
Original white dial is 100% untouched. The word “SWISS” is printed too close to the dial edge, so Rolex needed to reprint it closer to the 6 o’clock subdial. The color of this dial is unique to early 6239s – there is some silver in there too, it is silver-white in color. Applied hour markers. The simplicity of the dial is great: signed only “ROLEX COSMOGRAPH” and “SWISS”. Original dial and hands are mint.
Original movement is the manual winding Rolex Caliber 72B with 17 jewels, and features column wheel construction.
Bracelet is Rolex riveted stretch Oyster in mint condition apart from some scuffing on the clasp.
This very watch is among the first ever Rolex Daytonas produced. It is a rare and important vintage Rolex, and is offered here to all collectors.
Original stainless steel case measures 37mm diameter by 13.3mm thick. Take particular notice of the original first series bezel, with its unique “UNITS PER HOUR” and the scale from ‘60’ to ‘300’ with the unique ‘275’ position in the scale, which is omitted from all other Daytona bezel scales. Screw down crown and round pump style chronograph pushers work perfectly and the chronograph hands reset to their zero positions perfectly. The caseback has ‘6238’ engraved, as is the norm on these very early 6239s.
Original white dial is 100% untouched. The word “SWISS” is printed too close to the dial edge, so Rolex needed to reprint it closer to the 6 o’clock subdial. The color of this dial is unique to early 6239s – there is some silver in there too, it is silver-white in color. Applied hour markers. The simplicity of the dial is great: signed only “ROLEX COSMOGRAPH” and “SWISS”. Original dial and hands are mint.
Original movement is the manual winding Rolex Caliber 72B with 17 jewels, and features column wheel construction.
Bracelet is Rolex riveted stretch Oyster in mint condition apart from some scuffing on the clasp.
This very watch is among the first ever Rolex Daytonas produced. It is a rare and important vintage Rolex, and is offered here to all collectors.
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