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Lot Essay
The present Rolex reference 6239 is an exceptionally charismatic example with the registers turning a slightly “brown” or “tropical” shade that perfectly complements the silver sunburst dial. The present watch would be a beautiful and well-preserved Daytona for anyone ranging from a beginning to a seasoned collector.
The very first model of the celebrated Daytona series was the reference 6239. It was the firm's first chronograph with the tachymeter scale on the bezel, whereas previous models, such as the reference 6238, had the scale printed on the dial. Another notable difference was that the subsidiary dials were printed in a different color than the main dial for better readability. Early models featured only the designation Cosmograph on the dial, and Daytona was added on later series to mark Rolex's sponsorship of the renowned NASCAR stock car race.
The very first model of the celebrated Daytona series was the reference 6239. It was the firm's first chronograph with the tachymeter scale on the bezel, whereas previous models, such as the reference 6238, had the scale printed on the dial. Another notable difference was that the subsidiary dials were printed in a different color than the main dial for better readability. Early models featured only the designation Cosmograph on the dial, and Daytona was added on later series to mark Rolex's sponsorship of the renowned NASCAR stock car race.