Rolex. A Fine and Rare Stainless Steel chronograph Wristwatch with Bracelet, made for the Peruvian Air Force

Signed Rolex, Cosmograph, Daytona, Fuerza Area del Peru, Ref. 6239, 1'419'295, Circa 1966

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Rolex. A Fine and Rare Stainless Steel chronograph Wristwatch with Bracelet, made for the Peruvian Air Force
Signed Rolex, Cosmograph, Daytona, Fuerza Area del Peru, Ref. 6239, 1'419'295, Circa 1966
Movement: Manual, Cal. 72, 17 jewels
Dial: Silvered, baton numerals with luminous accents, three black subsidiary dials
Case: Stainless steel, engraved screw back reading; Fuerza Area del Peru, screw down crown, two round buttons in the band, inside case back stamped 6239, 36mm diam.
Bracelet/Clasp: Rolex Oyster bracelet and deployant clasp, stamped 4 72 and 71 to the endlinks, overall approximate length 8 inches

Lot Essay

Rolex is known for making watches for various organizations including military and scientific communities. This particular 6239 was made for the Fuerza Aerea del Peru (FAP), the Peruvian Air Force. The FAP only received a small number of these watches that were issued to pilots and high officials, making them extremely rare and collectable. These watches are distinguished by the, "FUERZA AEREA DEL PERU" engraving on the case back.

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