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Various Properties
223 . Rolex
A fine and very rare 14k gold chronograph wristwatch
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Manufacturer |
Rolex |
Year |
1958 |
Reference No . |
6234 |
Case No . |
402 ’ 429 |
Model Name |
’ Pre-Daytona ’ |
Material |
14k yellow gold |
Calibre |
Mechanical , 72 , 17 jewels |
Bracelet / Strap Brown crocodile |
leather strap |
Clasp / Buckle |
18k yellow gold |
Rolex buckle |
Dimensions |
36 mm . diameter |
Signed
Case , dial and movement signed
Estimate HKD 400,000-600,000 USD 50,000-75,000
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 was in production for six short years only . The present watch , a 14k yellow gold reference 6234 made for the American market , is preserved in excellent and original condition . The top of the lugs still retain their satin finish , as do the back of the lugs . The proportions are excellent and full , and the dial is intact and original . The dial has also aged to a warm , ivory tone . In fact , dials in such original condition are very rare and hard to come by . The luminous has aged to a warm orange color , which perfectly match the color of the hands . A highly original and charismatic example with very crisp hallmarks and very crisp numbers in between the lugs that can be read without a loupe .