ROLEX PREDAYTONA REF 6238 RARE UNDERLINE DIAL FIRST SERIE from 1963
Brand: ROLEX
Model: PREDAYTONA
Reference: 6238
Year: 1963
Serial : 950XXX
Pushbuttons: Smooth tappets
Movement : MECA VALJOUX 72B
Case: Unpolished case retains its original shape, with corners still very much in evidence and a box that's still quite thick for a predaytona that had fairly thin cases. Serial numbers and part number perfectly legible.
Dial: Very rare UNDERLINE in perfect condition, matte called "grené" texture swiss only patina and underline with its original UV-reactive tritium and matching hands
Diameter : 36mm
BraceletRiveted oyster bracelet in perfect condition with all links and little strech. Reference 7205 endlink 60.
Accessories: None
Guarantee : All watches are guaranteed for 6 months for normal use. For vintage watches that are not waterproof, there is no guarantee of water resistance. In the caseof a water resistance problem linked to the non-screwing of the crown, the warranty is also void. In the case of shocks to the watch, the warranty is void. Normal use only qualifies for the 6-month warranty.
Description
Our opinion: The Predaytona is the last generation of chronographs preceding the daytona released in 1963, with several references in succession: 6034, 6234 and 6238 being the last produced of these series. Released in 1962/63, they were always produced at the same time as the first daytona reference ref 6239. Several dials were used in this reference, including some extremely rare ones such as black gilt. This model was also used in a James Bond film. A rare first version of the typical underline dial produced in a short space of time in 1963, its particular texture is unique to the 6238 in white gilt dial, as they are almost exclusively found in silver dial, which makes the watch a little smaller on the wrist. A true collector's item, with a dial in excellent condition and a serial number that perfectly matches its year of production.