September 20, 2017 This is a 14k gold Rolex reference 6238 chronograph from the early 1960s, known as The pre-Daytona came out in about 1960/1961 about the same time as the Rolex Daytona reference 6239 and Learn more and inquire about this Rolex Chronograph Reference 6238 .

The Watches It Made Great Rolex used it in the early Cosmograph Daytonas — the 6238, 6239, 6241, 6263 The Jean-Claude Killy models, references 4767, 5036, 6036, and 6236, represent the pinnacle of Rolex’

I am extremely pleased to offer this incredible Paul Newman Rolex Daytona reference 6239 from 1968.

One of those is the Rolex “Jean-Claude Killy,” Dato Compax Ref. 6236 , a triple calendar chronograph This particular reference 6236 from 1958, now available through Matthew Bain Inc. , remains unpolished Details that Define the 6236 Beyond its mechanical complexity, the aesthetics of this piece are fantastic Interestingly, while the 6236 and its Dato-Compax predecessors existed before Killy’s career truly took Four Years, A Few Watches, A Lifetime of Fascination The Rolex Ref. 6236 was produced for only a brief

References such as the 5513, 5512, 1680, and early 6538 illustrate how small production changes can create The early manual-wind references 6239, 6241, 6263, and 6265 are closely studied for dial configuration

Notable vintage references: Ref. 6538 (“James Bond” Submariner) Ref. 5513 (no-date classic) Ref. 1680 Notable vintage references: Ref.6239 (“Paul Newman” dial variants) Ref. 6241 (exotic dial) Ref. 6263

Early Models (1950s–1960s) 6204 / 6205 – First Submariners 6538 – “James Bond Sub” 5510 – Rare big crown collecting 16610 or 14060M → vintage feel with everyday usability For serious collectors 5513, 1680, 6538

Early references such as the 6204 and 6538 "Big Crown" are prized for their historical significance and The famous 6538 also gained recognition through its association with early James Bond films.

Ref. 6239 PN, sold for CHF 46,000 / USD 26,000 Ref. 6241 PN, sold for CHF 32,200 / USD 18,200 Ref. 6263

Highly sought-after references include: Submariner: 5512, 5513, 1680 (Red Submariner), 6538 (James Bond ) Daytona: 6239, 6241, 6263, 6265 (including Paul Newman dials) GMT-Master: 1675, 6542 (Bakelite bezel

Ref. 6262 Rolex Daytona Ref. 6263 Rolex Daytona Ref. 6264 Rolex Daytona Ref. 6241 Rolex Daytona Ref. 6239

Today I am featuring a Rolex Paul Newman Daytona reference 6239 with a crème dial with tropical registers