A Review of the pre-Daytona ref. 6238
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.
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
Jeff....
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 ...
Stunning
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
What a great catch
As always a great review and a great catch. You always catch your prey. Wear it in great health Thanks
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 ...
Mr. Strong that is one damn fine looking watch.
Thanks for sharing itsnorigines and history with us. Best regards, George
Per-Daytona
A great read on the history and strap combination. I would personally prefer the smooth bezel thou. Thanks DrStrong
Very nice review!
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
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
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
wow!!!what a watch.......
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
As a big chronograph fan
this is a beauty. A classic elegance that will still look good one hundred years from now.
Fantastic !
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....
Jeff, how come this watch
wasn't yet in your splendid collection! Enjoy it my friend. Guillaume
There is something so special...
... 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...
..on one, if not the nicest pre-Daytona I have ever seen. Great stuff Jeff Best Hans