Rolex | Pre-Daytona, Reference 6238, A stainless steel chronograph wristwatch with bracelet, Circa 1963 | 勞力士 | Pre-Daytona 型號6238 精鋼計時鏈帶腕錶，約1963年製

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April 23, 08:19 AM GMT

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200,000 - 300,000 HKD

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勞力士

Pre-Daytona, Reference 6238

A stainless steel chronograph wristwatch with bracelet, Circa 1963

Pre-Daytona 型號6238

精鋼計時鏈帶腕錶，約1963年製

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Dial: silvered

Calibre: cal. 72B mechanical, 17 jewels

Case: stainless steel, screw down case back

Case number: 974'222

Closure: stainless steel Rolex Oyster bracelet and folding clasp

Size: 36 mm width, bracelet circumference approximately 180 mm

Signed: case, dial and movement

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For another example of Pre-Daytona reference 6238, please see Chronografi Rolex La Leggenda by Pucci Papaleo, pages 280 and 281.

Known as the Pre-Daytona, the reference 6238 was first introduced in 1960 and was in production until approximately 1967. The reference is highlighted with its monochromatic dial and was the last Rolex chronograph to feature a smooth bezel and graduated tachymetre scale printed directly on the dial. The present example is nice and original with crisp case lines and very legible numbers between the lugs.