Cosmograph Daytona 6239
1963–196921 variants
The first Cosmograph: the tachymeter moved onto a metal bezel and the registers were given contrasting colours. Advertised in 1963 as the “Le Mans”; “Daytona” came later from Rolex’s sponsorship of the Daytona race. Pump pushers. Steel or gold, with black, white or silver dials.
About 14,000 made, a few hundred of them in gold, per auction and collector estimates.
Variants over time
All recorded years
19601969
196019651970
Faded ends mark approximate or unknown dates. Years are as stated by the cited sources.
Reference specifications
- Brand
- Rolex
- Model
- Cosmograph Daytona
- Reference
- 6239
- Category
- Chronograph
- Production
- 1963–1969
- Case material
- Stainless steel
- Case diameter
- 36.5 mm
- Water resistance
- 50 m
More specifications (4)
Read more
- The History of the Exotic Rolex Paul Newman Dial DesignsRead more at Rolex Passion Report (opens in a new tab)
- Reference Points: Understanding The Rolex (Non-Paul Newman) DaytonaRead more at HODINKEE (opens in a new tab)
- Rolex Daytona History – Complete Guide to Dials, Movements & EvolutionRead more at Bob's Watches (opens in a new tab)