Rolex· Switzerland

Cosmograph Daytona

Ref. 6239· 1963–present

Community Score

1 review

Expert Score

2 reviews

Est. Price

Market ~$85,585

chronograph luxury sport vintage

The Reference 6239 is the very first Rolex Cosmograph Daytona, introduced in 1963, making it the founding reference of one of horology's most iconic lines. It is distinguished by its pump pushers (rather than screw-down), an engraved tachymeter bezel, and is…

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Score Breakdown

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Expert

Dial & Handset

100

Case & Design

100

Movement

Bracelet / Strap

Wearability

Value

Specifications

Movement

Manual Wind

Caliber

Valjoux 72

Case Diameter

36.5mm

Case Thickness

13.5mm

Case Material

Stainless Steel

Crystal

Acrylic

Water Resistance

50m (500 ft)

Bracelet / Strap

Oyster bracelet

Complications

chronograph

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Current Listings

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Rolex Cosmograph Daytona 6239 "Fuerza Aerea del Peru" 1st Series Bezel

$98,100Pre-owned - Good

Vintage Rolex Daytona Blue Cosmograph 6239 Circa 1966

$95,000Pre-owned - Good

Reviews

(3)

The Architect

ExpertJul 1, 2026

100

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100

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100

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Value

Where to Buy

Brand Website

Buy new direct from Rolex

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Not the Real The Mad Watch Collector

ExpertJul 1, 2026

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The 6239 is the reference that started it all - the first Cosmograph Daytona, with its unmistakable steel tachy bezel and contrasting sub-registers. Original examples with unblemished dials are the stuff of dreams (and near-legendary auction results), but even a well-loved one delivers that fundamental Daytona magic. This is the Rolex chronograph that changed the game.

Miller

Aug 1, 2026

100

Dial & Handset

100

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Legendary watch - the only thing that keeps it back is the cost - gotta be a super high roller for this one

Chrono24

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