Rolex Daytona 6239

Daytona, Reference 6239 | A stainless steel chronograph wristwatch with bracelet | Circa 1966 Rolex

Dial: silvered Calibre: cal. 722 'ROW' manual winding, 17 jewels Case: stainless steel, screw-down case back Case number: 1'463'437 Closure: stainless steel expendable Rolex Oyster bracelet and folding clasp Size: 36.5 mm diameter, bracelet circumference approximately 170 mm Signed: case, dial and movement Box: no Papers: no Accessories: Rolex restauration quote and travel pouchLaunched in the early 1960's, the Rolex Cosmograph, later named Daytona, was meant to compete with the other chronographs from major brands. In this effort, the brand released the reference 6239. Initially,, this model did not have the Daytona inscription on the dial only appeared in the second half of the 1960's. The present watch is believed to be one of the early model with the Daytona located around the subsidiary dial at 6 o'clock. Moreover, this dial separated itself from other piece because of the additional space between the 'D' and the 'A' of the Daytona. The movement of this watch bears the 'ROW' inscription which was engraved on watches meant to the US market.