Vintage Daytona experts - 6234?

[WaxedElvis]

Been reading, and looking at pictures of course, of vintage Daytona's. Ran across this on the net saying it is a 6234 (not my watch or picture). I can't seem to find any other pictures or references to one without a bezel and/or tachymeter on the dial. Anyone seen one like this? Genuine?

[RolexJNJ]

Hi, yes there was a 6234 (pre-Daytona). They originally were outfitted with the dial in the photo I have attached here. Your photo shows one that had the original dial replaced with a service dial.

[Ckci]

Originally Posted by RolexJNJ

Hi, yes there was a 6234 (pre-Daytona). They originally were outfitted with the dial in the photo I have attached here. Your photo shows one that had the original dial replaced with a service dial.

Joe is the guy to know. He has some really awesome vintage Daytona's.

[RolexJNJ]

Originally Posted by Ckci

Joe is the guy to know. He has some really awesome vintage Daytona's.

Russell! Just learning as I go.

[WaxedElvis]

Thanks for taking the time to answer - I'm trying to learn as I go too!

In looking up the 6234 I found plenty examples the dial as shown above so hence the question. Based in the answer it's a "service dial", I did some research on those. From the reading I've done is seems "service dials" are typically very similar to the original dial they replace and many time only an expert can tell or they are marked as such. For example, a newer dial, based on color, lume or font, on an older model because that's what was available when dial was replaced but still real (authentic) Rolex.

In the case above, the "service dial" is drastically different than the original. So, is this a "unique" service dial - i.e. made as such? Or is this dial from a newer model that was designed to have the tachymeter on the bezel - therefore no tachymeter at all? I also see noted the dial says "Daytona" under cosmograph also suggesting it's a more recent dial. If the 6234 is "pre-Daytona" obviously the dial wouldn't say "Daytona".

I actually like simplistic look - although it kind of defeats the purpose/utility of the watch without the tachymeter. I also presume, not considering other factors, this would not be a very collectable piece based on not having an original dial.

[powerfunk]

Originally Posted by WaxedElvis

I actually like simplistic look - although it kind of defeats the purpose/utility of the watch without the tachymeter. I also presume, not considering other factors, this would not be a very collectable piece based on not having an original dial.

Personally, I don't find tachymeters useful at all! I wear chronographs a lot and I don't think I've ever actually used that feature. I think it's a good-looking watch; I wouldn't outright call it "not very collectible" but the dial is probably the main reason it's listed for $20k and not $35k+.

[RolexJNJ]

Originally Posted by WaxedElvis

Thanks for taking the time to answer - I'm trying to learn as I go too!

In looking up the 6234 I found plenty examples the dial as shown above so hence the question. Based in the answer it's a "service dial", I did some research on those. From the reading I've done is seems "service dials" are typically very similar to the original dial they replace and many time only an expert can tell or they are marked as such. For example, a newer dial, based on color, lume or font, on an older model because that's what was available when dial was replaced but still real (authentic) Rolex.

In the case above, the "service dial" is drastically different than the original. So, is this a "unique" service dial - i.e. made as such? Or is this dial from a newer model that was designed to have the tachymeter on the bezel - therefore no tachymeter at all? I also see noted the dial says "Daytona" under cosmograph also suggesting it's a more recent dial. If the 6234 is "pre-Daytona" obviously the dial wouldn't say "Daytona".

I actually like simplistic look - although it kind of defeats the purpose/utility of the watch without the tachymeter. I also presume, not considering other factors, this would not be a very collectable piece based on not having an original dial.

My pleasure. I don't think there's anything unique about this dial. It looks like a generic service dial that Rolex would use for older Daytona models.

Its a great looking watch, so if you like it, you should go for it. But I don't think it will be an easy watch to re-sell. 99% of buyers/collectors want everything original, especially the dial.

P.S., I wouldn't pay $20K for this.

[WaxedElvis]

I was just just looking and ran across this one. I have a modern Daytona and with all the hype about the 2016 version I was doing some reading on vintage. Maybe one day. I just thought this was an interesting watch and was trying to figure out what it was.

Thanks for your time.

[RolexJNJ]

Originally Posted by WaxedElvis

I was just just looking and ran across this one. I have a modern Daytona and with all the hype about the 2016 version I was doing some reading on vintage. Maybe one day. I just thought this was an interesting watch and was trying to figure out what it was.

Thanks for your time.

Absolutely! The more research and info you have, the better!!

[Cmpar293]

Originally Posted by powerfunk

Personally, I don't find tachymeters useful at all! I wear chronographs a lot and I don't think I've ever actually used that feature. I think it's a good-looking watch; I wouldn't outright call it "not very collectible" but the dial is probably the main reason it's listed for $20k and not $35k+.

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[rbsloan11]

Here is my original dial 6234 for reference