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1074 Property from an Important Collector Rolex Ref. 6238
Manufacturer: Rolex Year: 1963 Reference No: 6238 Case No: 950'385 Model Name: 'Pre-Daytona' Material: Stainless steel Calibre: Mechanical, 72B, 17 jewels Bracelet/Strap: Stainless steel Rolex Oyster bracelet, 180 mm. maximum length Clasp/Buckle: Stainless steel Rolex folding deployant clasp stamped 4.63 Dimensions: 36 mm. diameter Signed: Case, dial and movement signed Literature: For another example of a reference 6238, please see I Chronografi Rolex La Leggenda by Pucci Papaleo, page 286 and 287. Catalogue Essay This reference 6238 is remarkable for a number of reasons. Firstly, the dial has aged over time and 'turned' a light blue colour. This is due to the paint pigments reacting with the elements. A very limited number of Pre-Daytonas 'turn' blue, making this example very rare. Secondly, there is an underline underneath the Oyster Cosmograph signature, which Rolex collectors identify as a transitional period from 1963 to 1964, where Rolex switched from using radium to tritium. This dial is signed Swiss, which is correct. The bracelet is furthermore stamped for the fourth quarter of 1963, confirming the bracelet is original to the watch. The luminous on this example has faded evenly to a warm orange colour which matches the hands, further adding to the appeal of this watch. Overall, an exceptionally rare and crisp example. Read More