Cosmograph Daytona Pre-Daytona 6234
1955–19612 variants
Three-register Oyster chronograph that, with the earlier 6034, set the design template the Daytona still follows. Large registers crowd a dial carrying tachymeter and telemeter scales. Production was very limited; replaced by the 6238 after about six years.
Variants over time
Faded ends mark approximate or unknown dates. Years are as stated by the cited sources.
Variants
- Silvered Dial1955–1961
The usual silvered dial. Overlapping sub-dials framed within the inner dial, with telemeter and tachymeter scales printed on the dial.
- Black DialUndated
Black lacquered dial with gilt print, applied dagger indices and gilt hands; can turn chocolate brown. Known examples carry ROW-stamped US-market movements.
Reference specifications
- Brand
- Rolex
- Model
- Cosmograph Daytona
- Reference
- 6234
- Category
- Chronograph
- Production
- 1955–1961
- Case material
- Stainless steel
- Case diameter
- 36 mm
- Date
- No
More specifications (2)
- Movement