Rolex Cosmograph Daytona 6239

Rolex DAYTONA 6239 1.6 Million Cosmograph Black Dial c1967

Movement : Mechanical (Automatic) Indices : 12-Hour Dial, Multiple Hands, Seconds Hand Year Manufactured : 1960-1969 Vintage : Yes Reference Number : 6239 Serial Number : 16xxxxx Band/Strap : Bracelet/Link Band Brand : Rolex Case Color : Black Type : Wristwatch Caseback : Solid Department : Unisex Adult Band Material : Stainless Steel Dial Color : Black Model : Rolex Cosmograph Daytona Chronograph Type : Chronograph Watch Shape : Round Style : Casual, Luxury, Dress/Formal, Sport With Original Box/Packaging : Yes Case Size : 36.5 mm Features : 12-Hour Dial, Chronograph, Swiss Made Country/Region of Manufacture : Switzerland Case Material : Stainless Steel Display : Analog 1967 Rolex Daytona 6239 Cosmograph Black Dial Brand Rolex Model Daytona Reference number 6239 Movement Manual winding Case material Steel Bracelet material Steel Year of production 1967 Condition Very good (Worn with signs of wear) Scope of delivery Original box, no original papers Gender Men's watch/Unisex Location United States of America, Florida Caliber Movement Manual winding Case Case material Steel Case diameter 37 mm mm Bezel material Steel Crystal Plexiglass Dial Black Dial numerals No numerals Bracelet/strap Bracelet material Steel Bracelet color Steel Clasp Fold clasp Clasp material Steel Brand: Rolex Model Name/Type: Daytona Model/Case Ref#: 6239 Man’s/Lady’s: Unisex Case Serial #: 16xxxxx Circa: 1967 Case mm: 37mm Case Metal: Stainless Steel Bezel: Stainless Steel Crystal: Acrylic Dial & Hands: Blue Daytona Black Dial Movement Type: Automatic Movement: Valjoux722 Serial-No.: 1,6xxxx Strap/Bracelet: Oyster Band End Links Ref.: 71N To many collectors, Rolex chronographs are grouped into two categories - Daytonas and "others". And while Rolex has been making chronographs since the 1930s, it wasn't until 1963 that the line of watches was categorized and named - and Daytona wasn't its first name. The original concept for this racing-inspired watch was The Rolex LeMans. Needless to say, the name didn't stick, as Rolex's push into the American market and into official sponsorship of the 24 hour race at Daytona led to the naming of the reference 6239 Cosmograph as the Daytona. That didn't happen until 1964, and the watch in question here was produced in 1963, but we'll still call it a Daytona because it launched the reference, and thus the entire Daytona line. But what made the 6239 so different from the 6238? A s Paul previously told you, it was the first time Rolex used inverse colors for sub-dials - all previous Rolex chrono dials were completely monochromatic. Also, the tachymeter scale - used for measuring distance over time (aka, speed) was moved from the dial to the bezel. May not seem like much, but it was a big deal, and these two traits made for a much more interesting, aggressive look when the 6239 hit the market. This item's authenticity will be verified by experts before delivery