1961 Rolex Pre-Daytona Reference 6234
Why This Watch Matters
It’s not often you find a Rolex Pre-Daytona reference 6234, let alone with a patinated dial that has turned robin’s egg blue over time.
The Full Story
The Daytona is one of the most iconic watches ever produced; even if you aren’t into vintage timepieces, chances are you have heard of the iconic model. Rolex produced many chronographs before the Daytona, though, including this reference 6234, which was offered between the years of 1954 and 1961. The 6234 was the reference prior to the 6238, which was the predecessor to the Daytona. This example has the steel case we know and love, with push-down chronograph buttons. However, this one is unusual due to its dial; it has turned a pale robin’s egg blue, which is stunning and might be our new favorite dial color. On top of that, it has a period-correct, stretchy, riveted Oyster bracelet. Yeah, it’s like that.
The Fine Print
Maker: Rolex
Model: Oyster Chronograph 'Pre-Daytona'
Reference: 6234
Year: 1961
Case No: 688867
Material: Stainless steel
Dimensions: 36mm diameter; 14mm thickness
Crystal: Plexiglass
Lume: Radium
Caliber: Manual-winding Rolex caliber 72A movement
Bracelet/Strap: Rolex Oyster stretchy bracelet clasp no. 7-62
Lug Width: 19mm
Box/Papers: No
What we Love and What You Should Know
This watch is a great example of an early pre-Daytona. The case is well preserved with signs of light polishing. The dial has turned to a beautiful robin’s egg blue and the radium has turned a beautiful color of yellow. Most notably, the stretchy Oyster bracelet is stunning and maintains its structure.
Why This Watch Matters
It’s not often you find a Rolex Pre-Daytona reference 6234, let alone with a patinated dial that has turned robin’s egg blue over time.
The Full Story
The Daytona is one of the most iconic watches ever produced; even if you aren’t into vintage timepieces, chances are you have heard of the iconic model. Rolex produced many chronographs before the Daytona, though, including this reference 6234, which was offered between the years of 1954 and 1961. The 6234 was the reference prior to the 6238, which was the predecessor to the Daytona. This example has the steel case we know and love, with push-down chronograph buttons. However, this one is unusual due to its dial; it has turned a pale robin’s egg blue, which is stunning and might be our new favorite dial color. On top of that, it has a period-correct, stretchy, riveted Oyster bracelet. Yeah, it’s like that.
The Fine Print
Maker: Rolex
Model: Oyster Chronograph 'Pre-Daytona'
Reference: 6234
Year: 1961
Case No: 688867
Material: Stainless steel
Dimensions: 36mm diameter; 14mm thickness
Crystal: Plexiglass
Lume: Radium
Caliber: Manual-winding Rolex caliber 72A movement
Bracelet/Strap: Rolex Oyster stretchy bracelet clasp no. 7-62
Lug Width: 19mm
Box/Papers: No
What we Love and What You Should Know
This watch is a great example of an early pre-Daytona. The case is well preserved with signs of light polishing. The dial has turned to a beautiful robin’s egg blue and the radium has turned a beautiful color of yellow. Most notably, the stretchy Oyster bracelet is stunning and maintains its structure.
Original: $42,000.00
-65%$42,000.00
$14,700.00Description
Why This Watch Matters
It’s not often you find a Rolex Pre-Daytona reference 6234, let alone with a patinated dial that has turned robin’s egg blue over time.
The Full Story
The Daytona is one of the most iconic watches ever produced; even if you aren’t into vintage timepieces, chances are you have heard of the iconic model. Rolex produced many chronographs before the Daytona, though, including this reference 6234, which was offered between the years of 1954 and 1961. The 6234 was the reference prior to the 6238, which was the predecessor to the Daytona. This example has the steel case we know and love, with push-down chronograph buttons. However, this one is unusual due to its dial; it has turned a pale robin’s egg blue, which is stunning and might be our new favorite dial color. On top of that, it has a period-correct, stretchy, riveted Oyster bracelet. Yeah, it’s like that.
The Fine Print
Maker: Rolex
Model: Oyster Chronograph 'Pre-Daytona'
Reference: 6234
Year: 1961
Case No: 688867
Material: Stainless steel
Dimensions: 36mm diameter; 14mm thickness
Crystal: Plexiglass
Lume: Radium
Caliber: Manual-winding Rolex caliber 72A movement
Bracelet/Strap: Rolex Oyster stretchy bracelet clasp no. 7-62
Lug Width: 19mm
Box/Papers: No
What we Love and What You Should Know
This watch is a great example of an early pre-Daytona. The case is well preserved with signs of light polishing. The dial has turned to a beautiful robin’s egg blue and the radium has turned a beautiful color of yellow. Most notably, the stretchy Oyster bracelet is stunning and maintains its structure.
