6238, Black Galvanic Dial, 'Pre-Daytona' Chronograph, Steel Split Seconds it is the very best

it is the very best of Rolex’s ingenuity on display

its case and dial unrestored and exceptional

no distraction

This is an early production example featuring guilloché dial

thanks to spending most of its life in a drawer

6238, Black Galvanic Dial, 'Pre-Daytona' Chronograph, Steel Split Seconds it is the very bestA ref. 6238 Pre Daytona featuring a rare and highly coveted black dial. The 6238 was fitted with silver, grey, and black dialsthe latter of which is by far the least common and most desirable. This was last Rolex to simply say 'Rolex Chronograph' on the dial at 12. In addition, the dial is monochromatic, with a sterile steel bezel, and tachymeter on the dial. All of these austere charms changed in the following ref. 6239 Daytona. This example is