Rolex Daytona 6239

Ref. 6239, repeated inside casebackA very attractive and fine stainless steel chronograph wristwatch with "MK 2" bezel and bracelet

Manufacturer: Rolex Year: Circa 1964 Reference No: 6239, repeated inside caseback Case No: 1'091'075 Model Name: Cosmograph Material: Stainless Steel Calibre: Manual, cal. 72B, 17 jewels Bracelet/Strap: Stainless steel Oyster bracelet stamped 7835 19, endlinks stamped 357, measuring 230mm max. Clasp/Buckle: Stainless steel deployant clasp Dimensions: 36.5mm Diameter Signed: Case, dial, movement and bracelet signedThe launch of reference 6239 in 1963 was a defining moment for Rolex and horological history as it saw the creation of one of horology’s most iconic watches: the Cosmograph Daytona. This model set itself apart from its predecessor with a stainless steel tachymeter bezel and sub-dials with inverted colors to the main dial. Replacing the monochromatic color scheme and tachymeter scale found on the dials of pre-Daytona Rolex chronograph models like the references 6234 and 6238, the changes made the Daytona’s dial more legible and gave it a sporty, more aggressive aesthetic. The present watch is part of the earlier 6239 models without Daytona printed on the dial, in fact this model was originally dubbed Le mans but with Rolex trying to penetrate the American market they later decided to call the model Daytona after the famous racetrack spanning over 500 miles hosting the most important Nascar races. In overall very good condition with an appealing strong case, the movement is further stamped ROW, indicating that the present watch was destined to the US market.