Cosmograph Daytona (Manual-Wind Vintage)

Rolex Cosmograph Daytona 6239

Early manual Daytona, metal tachymeter bezel, pump pushers

  • 37mm
  • stainless steel
  • Valjoux 72 manual
  • 1963 to 1969
  • Men's
The Rolex Cosmograph Daytona (Manual-Wind Vintage), reference 6239. Produced 1963 to 1969. The reference number itself is decodable, and it is broken down below. Below are the full specifications, plus what each part of the reference number means. If you own this reference and want to know what it is worth today, we buy it outright and appraisals are complimentary.

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Full specifications

Case

Case size37mm
Case materialstainless steel
Lug width19mm
CrystalAcrylic, no cyclops

Bezel

Bezel typeTachymeter
Bezel materialStainless steel

Dial

Dial variantsstandard or exotic 'Paul Newman' dials; screw-down crown with pump pushers; metal tachymeter bezel; tritium lume
LumeTritium

Band

Bracelet typeOyster
BraceletOyster
ClaspFolding

Movement

MovementValjoux 72 manual
CaliberValjoux 72
Beat rate18000 vph
Jewels17
FunctionsHours, minutes, small seconds, chronograph (30-minute and 12-hour counters), tachymeter

Reference

Wears asMen's
Produced1963 to 1969

What reference 6239 means

6239 is an early manual-wind Cosmograph with an engraved metal tachymeter bezel and pump (non-screw-down) pushers with a screw-down crown. No date. Serial between the lugs at 6, reference at 12. Valjoux 72 manual movement. Offered with standard or exotic 'Paul Newman' dials.

How the 6239 compares

Side by side with the other Rolex Cosmograph Daytona references we document. Only the specs that actually differ are listed.

6239 vs 116500 White

Spec6239 116500 White
Case size 37mm 40mm
Lug width 19mm 20mm
Jewels 17 44
Produced 1963 to 1969 2016 to 2023

6239 vs 116500LN

Spec6239 116500LN
Case size 37mm 40mm
Lug width 19mm 20mm
Jewels 17 44
Produced 1963 to 1969 2016 to 2023

6239 vs 116503

Spec6239 116503
Case size 37mm 40mm
Lug width 19mm 20mm
Jewels 17 44
Produced 1963 to 1969 2016 to 2023

Common questions about the Rolex Cosmograph Daytona 6239

How big is the Rolex Cosmograph Daytona 6239?

The case measures 37mm across, with a 19mm lug width. Case material: stainless steel. Case size alone is a poor guide to how a watch wears; lug-to-lug length and how the bracelet drops off the case matter more, which is why we suggest trying one on before you commit.

What movement is in the 6239?

Valjoux 72 manual. It beats at 18,000 vph. The movement uses 17 jewels.

When was the Rolex Cosmograph Daytona 6239 made?

Rolex produced this reference from 1963 to 1969. Production years matter when you are valuing one, because dial, bezel and bracelet details often changed inside a single reference run.

What does the reference number 6239 mean?

6239 is an early manual-wind Cosmograph with an engraved metal tachymeter bezel and pump (non-screw-down) pushers with a screw-down crown. No date. Serial between the lugs at 6, reference at 12. Valjoux 72 manual movement. Offered with standard or exotic 'Paul Newman' dials.. Reading the reference is the fastest way to confirm that a watch is what the seller says it is, before you get anywhere near the movement.

Does the 6239 have a nickname?

Early manual Daytona, metal tachymeter bezel, pump pushers. Collector nicknames are not official Rolex names, but they are what people actually search for and what they are called across a showroom.

Does San Diego Jewelry Buyers buy the Rolex Cosmograph Daytona 6239?

Yes. We buy this reference outright, and we lend against it if you would rather keep it. We are a family-owned San Diego buyer established in 2006, our appraisers are GIA-trained, and the appraisal is complimentary with no obligation to sell. You can bring it to our Gaslamp showroom at 907 Sixth Ave or start online. If you are looking to buy this reference instead, tell us and we will let you know when one comes in.

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