The Rolex Daytona Capsule Collection
The Rolex Daytona Capsule Collection
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.