Vintage Rolex Daytona Blue Cosmograph 6239 Circa 1968

Description / Condition: All watches have been professionally scrutinized and serviced prior to being offered for sale. This model is referred to as the Daytona Blue due to the slight blue color of (Daytona) on the dial is a rare occurrence in similar year models.

Manufacturer: Rolex

Model: Rolex Daytona Cosmograph:

Year of Production: Circa 1968

Gender: Men's

Dial: Black / white

Crystal: Acrylic

Caliber: cal. 727 mechanical, 17 Jewels

Movement: Valjoux

Case: Stainless Steel – Screw down case back

Case Size: 37mm

Strap / Band: Original stainless steel Rolex riveted bracelet with folding clasp included.
Bracelet circumference is 7.5-8.0 inches

Water resistant: No

Accessories: N/A No original box,

Warranty: 1 year – excluding water damage

While Rolex has been making Chronographs since the 1930’s, it was not until the Release of the 6239 that it was finally named and categorized. The first 6239s released did not feature the Daytona name. Originally called the LeMans, it wasn’t long until the push into the US market and Rolex’s sponsorship of the 24-hour Daytona race that the watch was christened with its now infamous name the Cosmograph Daytona. The Rolex 6239 Introduction of two notable features to the brand's Chronographs. The first is the inverse color sub-dials and the second being the engraved tachometer bezel.The Rolex Daytona Cosmograph was designed in 1963 to meet the needs of professional racing drivers, with a reliable chronograph and bezel with tachymetric scale, allowing drivers to measure average speeds of up to 400 MPH. The name is a nod to Daytona, Florida—the home of a passion for speed and motor racing that emerged in the early 20th century. The relationship between Rolex and motor racing strengthened in 2013 when the watchmaker decided to enter the world of Formula 1 as Global Partner and Official Timepiece of the exhilarating sport.