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Rolex Ref. 6238 Pre-Daytona Black Gilt Dial
Rolex Ref. 6238 Pre-Daytona Black Gilt Dial
Rolex Ref. 6238 Pre-Daytona Black Gilt Dial
Rolex Ref. 6238 Pre-Daytona Black Gilt Dial
Rolex Ref. 6238 Pre-Daytona Black Gilt Dial
Rolex Ref. 6238 Pre-Daytona Black Gilt Dial
Rolex Ref. 6238 Pre-Daytona Black Gilt Dial
Rolex Ref. 6238 Pre-Daytona Black Gilt Dial

Rolex Ref. 6238 Pre-Daytona Black Gilt Dial

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The Rolex ref. 6238 Pre-Daytona is a superbly well-preserved and very rare 18k yellow gold chronograph. This exceptional timepiece features a robust water-resistant case in three parts, with a screw-down back and crown, and rounded pushers for the chronograph functions. It is paired with an exceptional "Oyster" yellow gold extensible bracelet from the period, enhancing its vintage charm. The original black gilt dial, with its very rare configuration, adds to the watch's allure. The Rolex ref. 6238 Pre-Daytona is a true collector's gem, showcasing Rolex's timeless craftsmanship and heritage in creating iconic chronographs.

The watch is accompanied by our certificate of authenticity and legitimate provenance

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Technical Card

Brand: Rolex

Reference: 6238

Material: Yellow gold

Movement: Manual winding, Cal Valjoux 72

Model: Pre-Daytona

Series: N/A

Year: 1968

Function: Chronograph

Case Diameter: 36 mm

Case Thickness: 12 mm

Bracelet: Original 18 kt yellow gold "Oyster" bracelet

Conditions: Stunning

Dial:
Original and very rare black glossy color dial, with applied baton yellow gold indexes and hands. Gold graphics and original dot tritium indexes, outer tachimeter scale.

The Chronograph Pre-Daytona

Rolex Chronograph Pre-Daytona

Before the Daytona's launch within the early 1960s, Rolex had been creating chronograph observes with water resistant case screw back and crown and rounded pusher without graduated bazel that laid the foundation for the iconic Daytona series.

The early Rolex chronographs from the 1940s and 1950s, regularly referred to as "Pre-Daytona" models, were instrumental in shaping the design and functionality of afterward Rolex chronographs.

The advancement of these early chronographs played a significant part within the development of the Rolex Daytona, which officially debuted within the early 1960s and picked up gigantic popularity as a sports chronograph.

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