An example from the “Pre-Daytona” era, the ref. 6234 was introduced to the public in 1955. Encased in a 36mm Oyster case, the reference features a smooth polished bezel with the telemeter scale printed inside. Offered in various iterations, the common configuration featured a scale printed only in blue with rarer variations featuring a multi-colored scale printed in both red and blue. Considered rare, the reference was only produced for a short period of time with its production seized in 1961 replaced by the new ref. 6238, which would become the last “Pre-Daytona” model.

The present example from circa 1959 features the rare iteration of the dial featuring a multi-colored red and blue telemeter scale that has been very well preserved over the years. With red and blue, the dial immediately differs from its monotone counterpart providing the wearer with a heightened legibility. Adding to its attraction, the tritium luminous plots remain intact and have aged uniformly with the luminous material on the hands and remains reactive under UV light.