6238, Black Galvanic Dial, 'Pre-Daytona' Chronograph, Steel

A ref. 6238 Pre-Daytona featuring a rare and highly-coveted black dial. The 6238 was fitted with silver, grey, and black dials—the 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 particularly attractive, with a crisp case and bezel step, pumpkin-tone tritium, and deep even grené black dial.