
Charles Dower
Head of sale, Knightsbridge
Sold for £55,740 inc. premium
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The reference 6239 was the first model of the Daytona series, available in Europe in 1964. The model was produced in stainless steel, 14K gold and 18K gold, and was Rolex's first chronograph model to feature a tachometer scale on the bezel. To further enhance legibility on the dial, the subsidiary dials were produced in a different colour than the main dial. Early models featured only the designation "Cosmograph" on the dial, with "Daytona" being added to later series, after Rolex became associated with the NASCAR car races.
The current example comes with an excellent array of original papers including a US service guarantee, service receipt and Cosmograph brochure.