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Handsome find, Jeff.

And it sure looks to be in fantastic condition, considering its age and origin. Thanks for sharing the history of the model.

I enjoy seeing watches from the Peruvian Air Force. A friend of mine here in Los Angeles is from Peru. A few years ago I traveled to Peru with him. While there, we spent some time with his brother-in-law, who is a captain in the Peruvian Air Force. (BTW, he was wearing something digital, as I recall.) We rode motorcycles 50 or 60 miles down the Panamerican Highway from Lima to his house on the beach and spent a wonderful afternoon there listening to stories of life in Lima. When we left, he gave me a few souvenirs, one of which was this ash tray, which sits on my night table holding collar stays!

Best,

CaliforniaJed

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A Review of the pre-Daytona ref. 6238

By: DrStrong : January 16th, 2012-05:03

Some of you know how much I like vintage Rolex chronographs; they are probably my favourite watches. I love their look, their size – perfect for my wrist – and their history. I have just added to my collection a very desirable pre-Daytona and I want to sh...

A wonderful read, thanks Jeff.

By: TdotBean : January 16th, 2012-05:42

My enthusiasm on the pre-daytonas is always lukewarm. Mostly sustain by the fact they are vintage. Your post give refresh my perspective on these old-timer. Any chance of a comparison or group photo of the pre and current daytonas? Regards Tyler

I have to take that picture at som point Tyler [nt]

By: DrStrong : January 17th, 2012-00:08

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Jeff....

By: Baron - Mr Red : January 16th, 2012-07:29

This is not only a beautiful watch but also an important one too. Like you, I feel the balance of the Daytona is superb. Size, balance and poise. But in this watch you have something extra.....military history. This is a fantastic watch.....i need to see ...

Thanks my friend ! [nt]

By: DrStrong : January 17th, 2012-00:08

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Stunning

By: Le Monde Edmond : January 16th, 2012-08:01

Simply stunning your watch! I like it much more with the plain bezel (the first one). May it bring you much luck and health for 2012! Edmond

Thanks Edmond

By: DrStrong : January 17th, 2012-00:10

2012 is starting well indeed

What a great catch

By: Bill : January 16th, 2012-08:54

As always a great review and a great catch. You always catch your prey. Wear it in great health Thanks

Merci mon ami ! [nt]

By: DrStrong : January 17th, 2012-00:13

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Handsome find, Jeff.

By: CaliforniaJed : January 16th, 2012-09:55

And it sure looks to be in fantastic condition, considering its age and origin. Thanks for sharing the history of the model. I enjoy seeing watches from the Peruvian Air Force. A friend of mine here in Los Angeles is from Peru. A few years ago I traveled ...

Wow, I need one !

By: DrStrong : January 17th, 2012-00:15

terrific stuff !

Thanks Jeff. Another great review.

By: watch-guy.com : January 16th, 2012-11:16

Here is mine ......

Nice one Julian ! [nt]

By: DrStrong : January 17th, 2012-00:17

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Fantastic watch Jeff.....

By: Ross Povey : January 16th, 2012-11:25

and great, informative review! Great issued piece!!! Ross

Thank you Ross. Good to have you here by the way ! [nt]

By: DrStrong : January 17th, 2012-00:18

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Mr. Strong that is one damn fine looking watch.

By: grigo : January 16th, 2012-11:40

Thanks for sharing itsnorigines and history with us. Best regards, George

keep it clean!

By: MattS : January 16th, 2012-14:37

that's how it's best IMO! a pure beauty! enjoy! Matt

Thanks for the advice Matt [nt]

By: DrStrong : January 17th, 2012-00:27

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Per-Daytona

By: limth : January 16th, 2012-15:20

A great read on the history and strap combination. I would personally prefer the smooth bezel thou. Thanks DrStrong

So that's another vote for the smooth bezel [nt]

By: DrStrong : January 17th, 2012-00:30

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great review. Thanks for sharing. [nt]

By: Mineral : January 16th, 2012-21:17

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Very nice review!

By: Anatol : January 17th, 2012-00:16

Thank you Jeff for this nice review! I am always fascinated by how different a basic concept appears depending only on little changes: smooth bezel vs. tachy bezel. All silver dial vs. silver with black subdials. With its military background, this 6238 re...

You're right Anatol

By: DrStrong : January 17th, 2012-00:38

subtle variations can make a huge difference on the way a watch "speaks to you" ! This message has been edited by DrStrong on 2012-01-17 00:40:32

Another superb post, I love reading your posts, and love seeing your collection

By: ImranLondon : January 17th, 2012-13:10

many congrats on great piece, an on another addition to a truely superlative collection Dr.Strong: Superlative collection, Officially certified (the collection that is ..not you LOL) Best Imran

Thanks for the superlative compliment...LOL [nt]

By: DrStrong : January 18th, 2012-01:00

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wow!!!what a watch.......

By: EdwardL : January 17th, 2012-18:38

Firstly thanks for a great review, always. Congrats on a great catch, what a start to the new year. Its always nice to have an extra bezel, but I orefer the smooth one too. Looks more pre dyto IMHO. Best Ed

Thanks for your vote Ed [nt]

By: DrStrong : January 18th, 2012-00:53

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As a big chronograph fan

By: Ubik : January 18th, 2012-01:19

this is a beauty. A classic elegance that will still look good one hundred years from now.

Classic elegance....right on spot !

By: DrStrong : January 18th, 2012-12:23

and that's not so common for an issued piece !

Fantastic !

By: MdV : January 18th, 2012-04:25

Great review of an, indeed, fabulous watch ! Nice pictures that capture the sheer (sporty) elegance very well. About the bezel: I like it best with the smooth bezel (that is how I had it..;-) ) but must admit the tachy bezel makes it stand out a bit more....

Thanks again Mark

By: DrStrong : January 18th, 2012-12:25

For...what you know...;-)

Jeff, how come this watch

By: Guillaume Seventies : January 18th, 2012-09:09

wasn't yet in your splendid collection! Enjoy it my friend. Guillaume

It took some years to grow up on me [nt]

By: DrStrong : January 18th, 2012-12:26

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Great review!

By: mjnoumoff : January 21st, 2012-19:16

Thanks for your report on this new acquisition!

There is something so special...

By: Subexplorer : January 23rd, 2012-15:56

... in these old Rolex chronos! May be it is in their clean dials, with much less inscriptions than in present models... Love its steel case and plain bezel. Lovely piece indeed! Looks so elegant with leather straps! Enjoy in good health Dr. Strong! Kind ...

Great post...

By: hans_jorgen_1968 : February 1st, 2012-11:56

..on one, if not the nicest pre-Daytona I have ever seen. Great stuff Jeff Best Hans