Name: 1966 Rolex Daytona Ref. 6239 with 'Tiffany & Co.' dial - Classic Vintage Watches & Jewelry
Price: 80500.00 USD
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1966 Rolex Daytona Ref. 6239 with ‘Tiffany & Co.’ dial

$80,500.00

Introduced in the early 1960s, the Rolex Daytona reference 6239 represents the purest expression of the manual-wind Cosmograph. It was the first Daytona to feature contrasting sub-registers, cementing the visual language that would define the model for decades to come. Produced before the word “Daytona” even appeared on the dial, the 6239 belongs to a period when the model was still a professional chronograph first—and a future icon only in hindsight.

Within this already rare universe, double-signed examples bearing the Tiffany & Co. name sit at the very top of the hierarchy. These were special-order pieces retailed through Tiffany’s US boutiques, produced in extremely small numbers and never officially documented by Rolex. Large-font Tiffany signatures, correct for the mid-1960s, are particularly sought after, as many were lost to later dial swaps or refinishing. Surviving originals represent the intersection of two legendary names in watchmaking and luxury retail—Rolex precision paired with Tiffany’s New York prestige.

The example offered here is a 1966 Rolex Daytona Ref. 6239 with an original Tiffany & Co. signed dial, preserved in outstanding condition. The silver sunburst dial remains flawless, with no visible wear, while the black matte sub-registers are equally pristine. All tritium lume plots are fully intact, having aged to a soft, creamy patina that matches perfectly with the original hour and minute hands. The chronograph sweep hand and sub-register hands retain their original paint, crisp and untouched.

The stainless steel case remains strong, with thick lugs and traces of factory brushing still visible, showing only honest wear consistent with age. The acrylic crystal displays minor use marks, in line with originality. Completing the watch is a very rare Rolex Jubilee JB Champion stainless steel bracelet, produced for the US market, showing normal wear and stretch.

This is not just a Daytona—it is a museum-grade, double-signed chronograph from the model’s most formative years. For seasoned collectors, a genuine Tiffany-signed 6239 in this state of preservation is not merely rare; it is the kind of opportunity that defines a collection.

Brand: Rolex

Model: Daytona

Reference: 6239

Serial: 1520xxx

Year: 1966

Case material: All stainless steel

Case dimensions: 37mm excluding crown

Functions: Hours, minutes, seconds, chronograph

Caliber: Rolex cal. 722 manual wind

Bracelet: Rolex Jubilee JB Champion stainless steel bracelet for the USA market

Crystal: Acrylic

Accessories: None