Rolex Daytona Chronograph Reference 6239
Record status
Individual type · partial
Period
1960s
Maker / issuer
RolexThis stainless steel wristwatch is a Rolex Daytona reference 6239. It features a black dial with three silver-colored, grooved-texture chronograph sub-dials. A distinctive feature is the red-colored 'Daytona' text positioned above the six o'clock sub-dial, a dial variation referred to as 'Cherry'.
The watch includes a steel bezel engraved with a tachymeter scale, pump-style chronograph pushers, and a winding crown on the side of the case. The dial displays applied baton markers, metal hands, and tritium luminous details. The watch is presented on a steel link bracelet. Introduced in 1963, the reference 6239 marked the inception of the Daytona line and was the first model to shift the tachymeter scale from the inner dial periphery to the external bezel.
The watch shows evidence of wear, including minor marks on the case, bezel, caseback, and bracelet.
Evidence at a glance
- Linked sources
- 1
- Photograph views
- 1
- Catalogue references
- 0
Counts describe this entry’s documentation, not authenticity, rarity or completeness. Photographs may show one specimen; check each caption and licence.
Technical characteristics
- Type
- Chronograph
- Maker
- Rolex
- Dating
- 1960s
- Material
- Stainless steel
- Dial Type
- Cherry
- Reference
- 6239
- Tachymeter
- External bezel
- Place recorded
- Switzerland
- Chronograph layout
- Three sub-dials
- Maker / attribution
- Rolex
Design
- Condition
- The auction description reports that the watch shows signs of natural use consistent with its age. Minor marks are visible on the steel case, bezel, and the caseback. The attached steel link bracelet also exhibits standard signs of wear. There is no information available regarding the internal movement, service history, or the status of individual components.
- Visible features
- • Red-colored 'DAYTONA' text above the 6 o'clock sub-dial • External steel bezel with tachymeter scale • Three silver-colored grooved sub-dials on a black background • Pump-style chronograph pushers
- Historical Context
- The reference 6239 is documented as the original model in the Rolex Daytona line. It was launched in 1963, establishing the design language for subsequent iterations. The 'Cherry' dial is identified as an early use of the red-printed name,
- Case and Dial Design
- The timepiece features a stainless steel case fitted with a steel bezel engraved with a tachymeter scale. This configuration, which moves the scale from the internal dial to the outer bezel, was a hallmark of the reference 6239 design introduced in 1963. The dial is black with three silver-toned, grooved sub-dials. A key design element is the red-printed 'DAYTONA' text situated above the sub-dial at the six o'clock position, identifying this as a 'Cherry' dial variant. The dial features applied baton markers, metal hands, and tritium-based luminous material.
Identification
- Reference
- 6239
- Source note
- Facts transcribed from the linked source listing or collection record. Attribution and specifications are source-reported and have not been independently authenticated.
Catalogue references
No catalogue numbers recorded. Numbers are only published once transcribed from a verified edition of a standard catalogue — they are never inferred.
Research required
- Research required: No information provided regarding the movement caliber or internal condition
- Research required: Authenticity and originality of components have not been independently verified