Property of a distinguised Gentleman
222 . Rolex
A fine and very rare stainless steel chronograph wristwatch with unusual ‘ blue ’ ‘ underline ’ dial and orginal expandable bracelet
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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
Estimate HKD 240,000-400,000 USD 30,000-50,000
Literature For another example of a reference 6238 , please see I Chronografi Rolex La Leggenda by Pucci Papaleo , page 286 and 287 .
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 .