Year: 1960
Reference No: 6234; inside caseback stamped 6234
Case No: 576’327
Model Name: Oyster Chronograph “Pre-Daytona”
Material: 14K yellow gold
Calibre: Manual, cal. Valjoux 72A, 17 jewels
Bracelet/Strap: Leather

Production of gold examples of the reference 6234 were extremely limited. Scholars theorize that, since the reference’s launch in 1955, approximately 2,300 examples were produced in stainless steel, while less than 150 examples were cased in 14K or 18K yellow gold. The reference ceased production after approximately six years, replaced by reference 6238. Yellow gold examples are believed to have been produced mainly for the American market, an assertion given more weight due to the presence of many “ROW”-stamped movements within the 14K yellow gold cases. The reference 6234 was fitted with a variety of dials, ranging from those with a matte or lacquer finish, to various subsidiary register sizes, and different scales and color combinations. These variations were used to gauge the market’s tastes for chronograph wristwatches. The present reference 6234 displays a black base-1,000 tachymeter scale, a robin egg blue telemeter scale rated in miles (another indication of the intended market for this watch), and a luminous dial and handset. Further, this example of the reference 6234 is offered fresh-to-the-market, directly from the family of the original owner with an absolutely charming multi-scale dial. CONSIGNED BY FAMILY OF THE ORIGINAL OWNER