Rolex Cosmograph 6238 Pre-Daytona

rare watch in top condition - Valjoux 72

Rolex Cosmograph 6238 Pre-Daytona - old Rolex chronograph from 1965
old Rolex chronograph from 1965
brushed silver dial
smooth bezel
clean monochrome dial
super case condition
bottom right case lug
Rolex Twinlock crown
screw-down case back
Valjoux 72 movement
the reference number 6238 inside the case back
reference between the lugs
serial number between the lugs
original Rolex bracelet and clasp
'Hecho in Mexiko' in the clasp: made in Mexico
integrated tachymeter scale in the dial

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Description
The Rolex reference 6238 is referred to as the "Pre-Daytona" due to the fact that it was the last chronograph model before the legendary Daytona Reference 6239 was introduced. Therefore Rolex Cosmograph 6238 marks a milestone in the long history of the Rolex chronograph. This model was produced for a short period between 1960 and 1967.

This particular example has the serial number 1.166.xxx and dates back to 1965. The Pre-Daytona has a smooth bezel and a tachometer scale on the dial. While the Cosmograph Daytona was produced with two-tone dials, the reference 6238 was offered exclusively with a monochrome dial. This little detail makes the Pre-Daytona a popular watch among Rolex enthusiasts.

The silver dial is in excellent condition and offers clean aesthetics. The inscription "T-SWISS-T" at 6 o'clock indicates that tritium was used for the luminescent hands and the hour markers.

The stainless steel case has sharp edges. Overall, the watch is in a very honest and authentic condition. Under the hood of the Pre-Daytona is the famous manual chronograph movement Valjoux 72. The movement works properly, the chronograph starts, stops und resets perfectly.

This Pre-Daytona 6238 with its greatly preserved condition is an undisputable must for a sophisticated Rolex collector.

Serial number: 1.166.xxx (1965)

Int.Exe.: 1702150
Features

Manufacturer: Rolex

Model: Cosmograph

Reference: 6238

Functions: chronograph - small running second - screw-down crown - luminous hand - tachymeter - screwed-on caseback

Material: Stainless steel

Dial: silver

Watch glass: acrylic crystal

Bracelet: stainless steel

Type of clasp: deployant buckle

Diameter: 36mm

Caliber name: Valjoux 72

Movement type: manual wound

Year of Manufacture: 1965

Overall condition: 8 - worn regularly - light signs of wear

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