Rolex, Pre-Daytona Chronograph, 1952, 6034, Stainless Steel

€ 50.000

An important and highly evocative example of Rolex’s early chronograph production, this stainless-steel reference 6034 represents a formative chapter in the evolution of what would later become the legendary Daytona lineage. Produced during the 1950s, the present watch stands among the most visually striking and technically significant “Pre-Daytona” chronographs of the period.

The reference 6034 is distinguished by its large, water-resistant stainless-steel case and its iconic multi-scale dial, featuring vivid blue and red tachymeter and telemeter indications. This bold yet balanced dial configuration, conceived for professional timing applications, reflects Rolex’s growing focus on legibility, functionality, and sporting utility during the post-war era. The harmonious contrast of the colored scales against the dial imparts a dynamic presence that has made the reference particularly prized among collectors.

Powering the watch is a manually wound chronograph movement, emblematic of Rolex’s collaboration with premier movement manufacturers of the era and finished to a standard befitting its professional purpose. Together with the robust case architecture, the movement underscores the reference’s role as a true tool watch, bridging military, scientific, and sporting use.

Preserved in very good and original condition, the present example retains strong case proportions and an appealingly preserved dial, displaying the honest character and patina expected of a well-cared-for vintage chronograph. Such originality is increasingly rare among reference 6034 examples, many of which have been altered or restored over time.

Key Features

• Reference 6034 | Stainless steel case

• Pre-Daytona chronograph | Early Rolex professional model

• Multi-scale dial with blue and red tachymeter and telemeter scales

• Manual-wind chronograph movement

• Circa 1950s

• Preserved in very good and original condition

A cornerstone of Rolex’s chronograph heritage, this reference 6034 Pre-Daytona offers collectors an exceptional opportunity to acquire a visually compelling and historically important model from the brand’s golden era of tool watch innovation. Its combination of rarity, design purity, and originality firmly secures its place among the most desirable vintage Rolex chronographs.