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拍品专文
Preceding the Cosmograph Daytona family of watches, the Oyster chronograph reference 6234 is one of Rolex's most sought-after watches, effortlessly combining a sporty look with elegant flair. The present example is a unique variance of the so called 'pre-Daytona'. With both case and dial in very appealing condition, it has features which are so rare that it will pique the interest the most discerning collector:
Firstly, the dial is unique. It features a remarkably attractive color. that will only be found on this watch. Since its production in 1962, the dial has aged and changed color from the once black dial to now a gorgeous tobacco color, darker towards the edges. As no two dials can age in the same way, the new color is simply mesmerizing and this watch is truly one of a kind.
Secondly, one will notice the "SWISS" only at the base of the dial, as opposed to the more commonly seen "T SWISS T," indicating Tritium. This "SWISS" only was used on early models, those which were using Radium and had not yet transitioned to using tritium, a change that was made to Rolex dials in the early 1960's.
Thirdly, upon inspection of the movement, it is stamped ROW, indicating it was made specifically for the American market. Furthermore, the steel Jubilee bracelet is stamped ROLEX U.S.A
The present watch is an extremely attractive specimen, ticking all the boxes for a truly exceptional and well-preserved vintage Rolex timepiece.
Different examples of reference 6234 are illustrated in 100 Superlative Rolex Watches by John Goldberger, pp. 120-127, as well as in I Cronografi Rolex - La Leggenda, Pucci Papaleo Editore, pp. 254-276.
Firstly, the dial is unique. It features a remarkably attractive color. that will only be found on this watch. Since its production in 1962, the dial has aged and changed color from the once black dial to now a gorgeous tobacco color, darker towards the edges. As no two dials can age in the same way, the new color is simply mesmerizing and this watch is truly one of a kind.
Secondly, one will notice the "SWISS" only at the base of the dial, as opposed to the more commonly seen "T SWISS T," indicating Tritium. This "SWISS" only was used on early models, those which were using Radium and had not yet transitioned to using tritium, a change that was made to Rolex dials in the early 1960's.
Thirdly, upon inspection of the movement, it is stamped ROW, indicating it was made specifically for the American market. Furthermore, the steel Jubilee bracelet is stamped ROLEX U.S.A
The present watch is an extremely attractive specimen, ticking all the boxes for a truly exceptional and well-preserved vintage Rolex timepiece.
Different examples of reference 6234 are illustrated in 100 Superlative Rolex Watches by John Goldberger, pp. 120-127, as well as in I Cronografi Rolex - La Leggenda, Pucci Papaleo Editore, pp. 254-276.