Rare and fine Rolex Cosmograph Daytona stainless steel gentleman's bracelet watch, ref. 6239, circa 1966, serial no 147xxxx, tachymeter bezel calibrated to 300 units, sunburst silvered 'T Swiss T' dial with small Daytona signature, black chronograph centre seconds and baton hands with luminous inserts, applied baton markers with luminous accents and triple subsidiary dials for twelve hour recording, thirty minute recording and constant seconds, screw-down crown with twin-pushers, manual cal. 722 17 jewel movement, Oyster riveted expanding bracelet, ref. 6635 with '57' end links, the clasp dated '2/65', 36.5mm diameter - **This fine example was purchased by the present owner in 1969 from J.W Benson Ltd, 25 Old Bond Street, London 1969 for £108. It was exchanged for an Omega Seamaster Chronograph watch which was 'not giving good service'. Sold with the JW Benson receipt and supporting letters confirming the transaction; in addition, scanned copies of the insurance documents for 1969/70 which match the current owner's details - **The reference 6239 was the first model of the Daytona series, launched in 1963. 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 printed 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' Ask a Question Sell One Like This

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