Rolex Reference 6238 'Pre-Daytona' | A stainless steel chronograph wristwatch with bracelet, Circa 1964

Reference 6238 'Pre-Daytona'
A stainless steel chronograph wristwatch with bracelet, Circa 1964

Dial: silvered
Caliber: cal. 72 B mechanical, 17 jewels
Movement number: 5380
Case: stainless steel, screw down case back
Case number: 1’007’711
Closure: stainless steel Rolex rivet expandable bracelet with clasp
Size: 36 mm diameter, bracelet measuring is approximately 165 mm
Signed: case, dial, and movement
Box: yes
Papers: no
Accessories: Rolex presentation box

Condition Report:
Case: The case is in very good condition. The case shows signs of wear and use with light scuffing and scratches throughout. Previous light polish. There are handling marks on the bottom of all the lugs which is consistent from removing the bracelet. There is a small nick on the upper right lug. The bracelet made for the US market is in good condition with visible surface scuffing throughout and previous light polish. Clasp stamped '7 65'.

Dial: The dial is in very good condition. There are small spotting marks on the dial, specifically in the 3 o’clock subdial. Some light dust around 3 o'clock. All the luminous plots remain intact and have aged evenly throughout, with the exception for 3 o'clock which has losses.

Movement: The movement is stamped 'ROW'. The movement is running at time of cataloging, however it was not tested for the accuracy of time or duration of the power reserve and may need service at the buyer's discretion. Please note that Sotheby's does not guarantee the future working of the movement.