Circa: 1966
Ref: 6240
Case Number: 1438924
Case Material: Stainless Steel
Case Dimension: 37.5mm
Dial: Silver sunburst dial with black subdials at 3, 6, and 9. Applied stick hour markers with tritium dots.
Bracelet Material: Stainless steel stretch rivet
Bracelet Size: 6.75"-7.5"
Movement: Manual wind
Functions: Time, Chronograph with 30 minute counter at 3 and 12 hour counter at 6, tachymeter scale on bezel
Caliber: 722
In 1963 Rolex manufactured the 6239 chronograph, and later, the 6262 and 6264 chronograph references with pump pushers through 1971. The Rolex reference 6240 is a very special watch because it marks the first time that Rolex manufactured the Daytona with screw-down pushers, known as MK 0 pushers, and black bakelite bezel. Reference 6240 was produced as a prototype from 1965 through 1969 simultaneous with reference 6239. Consequently, very few examples of reference 6240 were produced and are prized by collectors.
Reference 6240 was replaced by references 6263 and 6265 with MK1, and later, MK2 screw-down pushers. These references remained in production until 1988.
The current example exhibits beautiful brown subdials, known as "tropical" to collectors. This is a rare opportunity to own the first Daytona to be made with screw-down pushers and to bear the inscription "Oyster" with beautiful tropical subdials.
Condition
The dial and hands are in excellent condition. The tritium luminous material in the dial and hands appears to be original to the watch, the luminous plots slightly degraded near the 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 9, and 11 hour markers. The luminous material in the hands is fully intact. The dial has been very well maintained with only one small spot under the "Y" in Daytona and another near the minute track of the "3" hour marker. The case has experienced perhaps one light polish during its lifetime. Overall a beautiful example for any collector.
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Any reference to condition in a condition report will not include a full description of condition, and for example, may not specify all faults, alteration, adaptation, mechanical replacements or imperfections to the movement, case, or dial. Colors and shades may look different online or in printed materials than they look on physical inspection, and images may not clearly show the condition of a lot. Prospective buyers should inspect each lot in person and make their own evaluation of the lot. They must understand that any statement made by Fortuna Auction LLC ("Fortuna") is merely a subjective, qualified statement and does not constitute a representation, warranty, or assumption of liability by Fortuna. All dimensions in catalog descriptions are approximate. No warranties are made that watches in water-resistant cases are currently water-resistant. Fortuna does not guarantee the authenticity of any individual component parts, such as wheels, hands, crowns, crystals, screws, bracelets or leather bands, since subsequent repairs and restoration work may have resulted in the replacement of original parts.
Pre-owned watches, unless still in original packaging or never worn, will likely have some degree of wear and scratches. This should be expected for many of the watches offered in auction. Even if a watch is running and keeping time, bidders and buyers should expect that all movements will require maintenance. Fortuna recommends that all successful buyers promptly take their watches to a professional watchmaker for evaluation.
Prospective buyers should also refer to any notices as well as the Conditions of Sale in Fortuna's print catalogs and made available on its website, digital bidding platform, and other third-party digital bidding platforms. Please note it is the purchaser's responsibility to comply with any applicable import and export matters, including but not limited to customs regulations, duties, and lots incorporating materials from endangered species. NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DESCRIPTIONS OR DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD "AS IS" WITHOUT ANY WARRANTY OR REPRESENTATION, EXPRESSED OR IMPLIED BY FORTUNA, THAT ANY OF THE LOTS FOR SALE ARE MERCHANTABLE OR SUITED FOR ANY PURPOSE.