Rolex - Ref. 6239 Cosmograph Daytona

Manufacturer
Rolex

Year
Circa 1967

Reference No
6239

Case No
1’598’127, “6239” repeated inside caseback

Model Name
Cosmograph Daytona

Material
Stainless steel

Calibre
Manual, cal. 722, 17 jewels

Bracelet/Strap
Stainless steel Rolex folded Oyster bracelet stamped “7835”, endlinks “71N”, max length 175mm

Clasp/Buckle
Stainless steel Rolex Oyster deployant clasp stamped “2.68"

Dimensions
37mm diameter

Signed
Case, dial, movement, bracelet and clasp signed

Accessories
Accompanied by Rolex and Tudor 1963 catalogue.

Condition Report:
Case: The case is presented in excellent overall condition with signs of general wear from the past. The case edges are nice and defined with thick lugs and centered pinholes. The black text on the bezel with minor loss particularly towards 4 o’clock from ageing. The surface is presented with hairlines and scuffs throughout. The caseback with pinhead dings and scratches by the bracelet. The numbers between the lugs remain deep and crisp with desirable endlink marks. The bracelet is preserved in similar condition as the case.

Dial: The dial is presented in excellent condition with signs of natural ageing. The surface is generally clean with signs of minor spotting at places from ageing. The registers have aged consistently to a nice brown tropical hue. The luminous material on the indexes with some minor loss towards 9 to 11 o’clock, they have aged consistently with the lumes on the hands to an ivory hue and remain reactive under UV light.

Movement: The present example displays a chronograph movement that functions properly during the cataloguing process. Please note that the movement has not been tested for accuracy. A service is recommended.