Rolex Daytona 6239

Ref. 6239An uncommon and attractive stainless steel chronograph wristwatch with "Cherry Logo" dial and bracelet

View our Conditions of Sale .Officially launched in 1963, Rolex's reference 6239 influenced and inspired generations of collectors across the globe, certainly redefining Rolex's name within the watchmaking industry. Marked as the first Rolex Cosmograph Daytona, reference 6239 was originally named the "Le Mans". However, as Rolex wanted to enter the American market, it started officially sponsoring and being the official timekeeper for the Daytona racetrack in 1962. Rolex then renamed the new Cosmograph "Daytona" that same year to further emphasize their relationship with the race track and its drivers. Throughout the years scholars and collectors have been able to categorize the reference in batches, each one with small variations from the previous and the latter. The present example from circa 1967 showcases a Mark II bezel - recognizable from the bezel scaling up still to 300, however without the 275 hash marks between 300 and 250 - this batch of bezels was produced just up to 1967. The present watch most notably displays an attractive "Cherry Logo" dial - referring to the light red "Daytona" inscription placed on top of the 6 o'clock subdial. It is estimated that not many "Cherry" dials were produced and the present reference was the first ever model to showcase this particular red Daytona inscription. In excellent overall condition, the present reference 6239 with "Cherry Logo" dial and Mark II bezel is a true testament of how Rolex delivered exceptional and reliable tools made to withstand the test of time and ever changing fashions. This lot represents a unique opportunity to capture the true essence and core of what Rolex stands and stood for throughout the decades.