Rolex Daytona 6238

Rolex Pre-Daytona, reference 6238 Montre bracelet chronographe en acier | Stainless steel chronograph wristwatch with bracelet Vers 1964 | Circa 1964

Rolex Pre-Daytona, reference 6238 Montre bracelet chronographe en acier | Stainless steel chronograph wristwatch with bracelet Vers 1964 | Circa 1964 Cadran : argenté Calibre : cal. 72B remontage manuel, 17 rubis Boîtier : acier, fond vissé Numéro de boîtier : 1'077'675 Fermoir : bracelet Rolex Oyster en acier et boucle deployante Dimensions : 36 mm, circonférence du bracelet approximativement 185 mm Signé : boîtier, cadran et mouvement Ecrin : non Papiers : non Accessoires : aucun Dial: silvered Calibre: cal. 72B manual winding, 17 jewels Case: stainless steel, screw-down case back Case number: 1'077'675 Closure: Rolex Oyster stainless steel bracelet and folding clasp Size: 36 mm, bracelet circumference approx. 185 mm Signed: case, dial and movement Box: no Papers: no Accessories: none Poids brut 70.70 g | Gross weight 70.70 gThe Rolex reference 6238, affectionately known by collectors as the “Pre-Daytona,” occupies a pivotal place in the brand’s chronograph history. Introduced in the early 1960s, this model immediately precedes the reference 6239, which marked the launch of the first Cosmograph Daytona, and represents the stylistic and technical transition from Rolex’s classical chronographs to the modern era. Produced only for a short period, the 6238 is powered by the calibre 72B manual-winding movement, renowned for its precision and reliability. The design of the case and dial demonstrates the evolutionary step toward the Daytona, while maintaining the elegance and understated aesthetic of Rolex’s early chronographs. Its limited production makes it rare on the market today, rendering it highly sought-after by collectors and enthusiasts alike. Fitted with its original Rolex Oyster stainless steel bracelet, this example is a remarkable representation of a defining moment in Rolex’s chronograph lineage.