The Rolex Daytona Capsule Collection

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ROLEX | Pre-Daytona, Ref 6234 A Stainless Steel Chronograph Wristwatch with Bracelet 1959

Lot Closed

May 30, 04:11 PM GMT

Estimate

30,000 - 50,000 USD

Lot Details

Description

ROLEX

Pre-Daytona, Ref 6234

A Stainless Steel Chronograph Wristwatch with Bracelet Circa 1959


Dial: silvered

Caliber: cal. 72 manual winding movement, 17 jewels

Case: stainless steel, screw down back

Closure: stainless steel rivet Rolex Oyster bracelet and folding clasp

Dimensions: 36 mm diameter

Signed: case, dial and movement


The dial housed within the 36mm Oyster case of the Pre-Daytona Rolex 6234 provides a wealth of information to the wearer, but its design is beautifully balanced for a watch face that’s harmonious rather than busy. The date is indicated by the outer track of blue Arabic numerals while the day and month are read off two windows flanking the Rolex coronet. The three subsidiary dials are embellished with engine-turned motifs and sit the 3, 6, and 9 o’clock positions around the luminous hands.