Rolex Oyster Chronograph
classic wristwatch with stop function, reference 6234, c. 1953
Case: stainless steel, number 130841, two push-pieces, screwed back and crown, diameter c. 36 mm
Movement: manual winding, numbered 1248, calibre Valjoux 72, stop function via control wheel, 17 stones
Dial: silver-coloured, applied hour markers, 30-minute index, 12-hour index, small second, tachymeter and telemeter
Accessories: stainless steel pin buckle
This so-called “Pre-Daytona” is also regarded in collector circles as the grandfather of the later success model by Rolex. Reference 6234 was produced between 1958 and 1964.
Specialist: Günter Eichberger
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classic wristwatch with stop function, reference 6234, c. 1953
Case: stainless steel, number 130841, two push-pieces, screwed back and crown, diameter c. 36 mm
Movement: manual winding, numbered 1248, calibre Valjoux 72, stop function via control wheel, 17 stones
Dial: silver-coloured, applied hour markers, 30-minute index, 12-hour index, small second, tachymeter and telemeter
Accessories: stainless steel pin buckle
This so-called “Pre-Daytona” is also regarded in collector circles as the grandfather of the later success model by Rolex. Reference 6234 was produced between 1958 and 1964.
Specialist: Günter Eichberger