SIGNED ROLEX, CHRONOGRAPH, REF. 6238, CASE NO. 1'077'741, MANUFACTURED IN 1964

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Rolex. A Fine and Rare Stainless Steel Chronograph Wristwatch with Black Dial
Signed Rolex, Chronograph, Ref. 6238, Case No. 1'077'741, Manufactured in 1964
Mechanical jewelled movement, black matte dial, applied baton numerals with lumionus accents, luminous hands, outer tachometer scale, three engine-turned subsidiary dials for constant seconds and 30 minute and 12 hour registers, tonneau-shaped water-resistant-type case, two round chronograph buttons in the band, screw down crown, screw back, stainless steel Rolex buckle, case, dial and movement signed
36mm diam.

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Lot Essay

Amongst collectors, reference 6238 is often referred to as the "Pre-Daytona" and enjoys today growing popularity within the community of Rolex collectors. Launched in 1960, reference 6238 was the company's last traditional chronograph wristwatch with polished bezel.
Predominantly available with silvered dials, reference 6238 was also available with black matte or "grain" dials.

For descriptions and illustrations of the matte version see 100 Superlative Rolex Watches by John Goldberger, pp. 130 & 131 and I Cronografi Rolex - La Leggenda, Pucci Papaleo Editore, pp. 282 & 283.

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