33 Rolex Highly Attractive and Very Rare, Daytona Chronograph, Wristwatch in Steel, “Solo Rolex” Black Matte Dial, Reference 6240, Published in Pucci Papaleo’s Book “Ultimate Rolex Daytona” With Confirming Letter by Pucci
Estimate: €100,000 – 200,000
Sold (Premium)€205,400
Model: Daytona
Reference: 6240
Case Material: Stainless Steel
Bracelet Material: Leather Strap
Year: 1965
Movement: Manual
Caliber: 72B
Case N°: 1269491
Dimensions: 37 mm
Signed: Dial, Case and Movement
Accessories: Letter by Pucci Papaleo Confirming the Presence of This Watch in the Book “Ultimate Rolex Daytona”
Literature: This specific watch is published in Pucci Papaleo’s Book "Ultimate Rolex Daytona" at Page 320-323
In production between 1965 and 1969, reaching a meager total of around 1700 examples as scholars estimate, the Rolex Cosmograph reference 6240 was the new addiction to the Daytona family with some interesting characteristics. It was only available in stainless steel and fitted with the newly introduced black acrylic bezel. Moreover, at the time of its launch, it was the first Daytona wristwatch to be fitted with water-resistant screw down pushers. Also known as “Millerighe” (1000 lines), thanks to their more subtile reading compared to later generations, these pushers are made of nickel-plated brass and represent the recognition detail for the 6240. The present watch is distinguished by its early a very rare “Solo” Rolex. Not much is known about these uncommon “Solo”, but experts have speculated that a small number of early Refs. 6240 models (in the serial number range of 1.2 million to 1.4 million) were fitted with these dials. The present one is also more interesting considering the gorgeous and well preserved black matte dial. The stainless steel case of the historical reference is offered in exceptionally original condition. Further preciousness is the fact that this very watch is the one that Mr. Pucci Papaleo, one of the most (if not THE most) prominent watches’ book publisher, has decided to insert in its colossal “Ultimate Rolex Daytona” book, as confirmed by a letter signed by Mr. Papaleo himself.