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拍品专文
The present watch is an excellent example of the reference 6239 “Cherry Red” Daytona from the final period of production. The caliber 722-1 which had evolved from the caliber 72 B was only used in the reference 6239 between 1967 and 1969.
Reference 6239, the very first model of the celebrated "Daytona" series, succeeded reference 6238 and could be found in sales catalogues in Europe as of 1964. It is thought though that the model was available in the US already in 1963. Available in stainless steel, 14k and 18k gold, reference 6239 was the firm's first chronograph with the tachymeter scale engraved on the bezel and the subsidiary dials printed in a different color than the main dial for better readability. The dials of the early models featured only the designation "Cosmograph", referring to the outer space travels of the early 60s. The "Daytona" was added on later series watches such as the present watch to mark Rolex's sponsorship of the renowned NASCAR stock car race.
Reference 6239, the very first model of the celebrated "Daytona" series, succeeded reference 6238 and could be found in sales catalogues in Europe as of 1964. It is thought though that the model was available in the US already in 1963. Available in stainless steel, 14k and 18k gold, reference 6239 was the firm's first chronograph with the tachymeter scale engraved on the bezel and the subsidiary dials printed in a different color than the main dial for better readability. The dials of the early models featured only the designation "Cosmograph", referring to the outer space travels of the early 60s. The "Daytona" was added on later series watches such as the present watch to mark Rolex's sponsorship of the renowned NASCAR stock car race.