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Rolex Vintage Pre-Daytona Chronograph Ref. 6238, 14k Yellow Gold, Oyster Bracelet 1967 - Excellent

The reference 6238 is the Rolex chronograph collectors call the Pre-Daytona. It was built in the 1960s, when Rolex was already producing the early Daytona 6239 alongside it. It was the last manual chronograph from Rolex without the Daytona name. Most examples you see today are in steel. In yellow gold it is a very different story, and pieces like this one rarely come up for sale.

The 36 mm Oyster case is made of 14 karat yellow gold. Gold cases in 14 karat are generally associated with watches sold on the American market. The smooth polished bezel keeps the look calm and elegant, and the pump pushers sit close to the case. The watch comes on a matching 14k gold Oyster bracelet, which makes the whole piece feel very complete.

The case back is engraved and bears a lovely dedication from 1969.

The silver dial is what gives this watch its character. The tachymeter scale runs around the outer edge of the dial, with its numerals printed in blue. That small touch of color against the silver works beautifully with the warm tone of the gold. The tritium markers have aged evenly and fit the watch's 1967 production date.

Inside is the Valjoux 72B, a hand-wound column-wheel chronograph movement that Rolex finished and regulated for its own use. It has a 30-minute counter and a 12-hour counter, and it is regarded as one of the great chronograph calibers of its time.

The watch is in excellent condition for its age. 

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