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Rolex 'Pre-Daytona' Chronograph 6238
Rolex Pre-Daytona 6238 Specifications
+| WATCH DETAILS | |
|---|---|
| Brand: | Rolex |
| Model: | Pre-Daytona |
| Reference Number: | 6238 |
| SKU: | |
| Condition: |
Good
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| Gender: | Unisex |
| Style: | Casual, Sport |
| Box and Papers: | |
| Year: | 1960s |
| Warranty: | WatchGuys 2-Year Warranty |
| Made In: | Switzerland |
| CASE/DIAL | |
|---|---|
| Case Material: | Stainless Steel |
| Case Shape: | Round |
| Case Size: | 36mm |
| Dial Color: | Silver |
| Dial Hour Marker: | Index |
| Water Resistance: | 50m |
| BRACELET/STRAP | |
|---|---|
| Material: | Stainless Steel |
| Color: | Silver |
| Buckle Type: | Oyster Clasp |
| Bracelet Length: | 6 3/4” - 7 1/2” |
| MOVEMENT/FUNCTION | |
|---|---|
| Movement: | Automatic |
| Complication: | Chronograph, Tachymeter |
About this Rolex Daytona
+The Rolex reference 6238, often nicknamed the “Pre-Daytona,” is one of the most important chronographs in the brand’s history, marking the bridge between the vintage multi-scale chronographs of the 1950s and the sport-driven Daytona that would follow in the 1960s. Produced primarily between 1962 and 1968, the 6238 featured a clean, understated design with smooth bezel, pump pushers, and a variety of dial configurations—including silver, black, and rare exotic variations—giving it a versatile, elegant look compared to the more tool-like chronographs that came after. Inside, it was powered by the manual-winding Valjoux 72 movement, a workhorse caliber that would also serve as the foundation for the early Daytonas. Measuring 36mm, it retained the classic Oyster case proportions of its era and was marketed as both a reliable chronograph and a refined gentleman’s watch. Collectors today view the 6238 as a transitional model of great importance, representing the final expression of Rolex’s pre-Daytona chronographs and laying the groundwork for what would become the most iconic sports chronograph in the world.
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