202 . Rolex
A fine and rare 14k yellow gold chronograph wristwatch with bracelet and fitted presentation box
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Manufacturer Rolex Year 1961
Reference No . 6234 Case No . 807 ’ 494 Model Name ’ Pre-Daytona ’ Material 14k yellow gold Calibre Mechanical , 72A ,
17 jewels
Bracelet / Strap 14k yellow gold Rolex Oyster bracelet , 160 mm . maximum length , end link stamped 57
Clasp / Buckle 14k yellow gold Rolex folding deployant clasp stamped 585 for 14k gold Dimensions 36 mm . diameter Signed
Case , dial and movement signed
Estimate HKD 400,000-600,000 USD 50,000-75,000
Accessories With Rolex fitted presentation box .
Literature For a similar example of a yellow gold 6234 , please see 100 Superlative Rolex Watches by John Goldberger , page 86 .
Launched in 1955 , reference 6234 is better known as the ‘ Godfather ’ of Daytonas , inspiring successors such as the ‘ Father ’ of Daytonas , the 6238 , and finally references 6239 , 6241 , 6263 , 6265 and so forth . Production of this reference was extremely limited , and it is said that Rolex produced about 2300 examples in stainless steel , and less than 150 examples in 14k or 18k gold .
The present watch , cased in 14k yellow gold , was produced for the American market . The watch is furthermore accompanied by an 14k gold expandable bracelet from the same period .
The case is very crisp and in very good and attractive overall condition . The dial is very charismatic and in very good overall condition . It is interesting to note that the watch was made in 1961 but the dial being printed ‘ T Swiss T ’ would indicate 1964 . Due to the closeness of the manufacture of the watch and the market ’ s knowledge that the dial is from 1964 , it is entirely possible that the watch left the factory in this way .