{"product_id":"rolex-cosmograph-daytona-ref-6240-millerighe","title":"Rolex Cosmograph Daytona “Millerighe”","description":"\u003cp\u003eIntroduced circa 1965, the Rolex Cosmograph Daytona ref. 6240 is widely regarded as the pivotal reference that reshaped the Daytona lineage: the first to feature screw-down chronograph pushers, a technical step that defined the more robust identity later crystallised in the celebrated 6263 and 6265. Produced exclusively in stainless steel and for a notably short run of roughly four years, the 6240 is also distinguished by its black acrylic tachymeter bezel—an unmistakable transitional signature that separates it from the earlier metal-bezel 6239 and places it among the most closely studied early Daytonas.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis example sits at the high end of collectability due to a convergence of period-correct first-series traits. It falls in the early 1.2 million serial range and is fitted with the first-generation manual-wind Calibre 722. Most importantly, it retains the rare “Millerighe” screw-down pushers, identified by their fine, deep knurling—components that are exceptionally difficult to find today in correct, contemporaneous configuration and which materially elevate both historical integrity and market desirability.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe silver “Big Daytona” dial further reinforces its early status, featuring the enlarged, well-proportioned Daytona signature and the notable absence of the word “Oyster” despite the presence of water-resistant pushers—an early transitional detail prized by seasoned collectors. The “Rolex \/ Cosmograph \/ Daytona” printing appears crisp and balanced, consistent with first-year production characteristics. For investors and collectors alike, early Daytonas are a detail-driven market, and references like the 6240—especially in first-series, correct-component guise—have demonstrated enduring international demand. Public market observations in recent years commonly place standard 6240 examples around €70,000–€100,000 depending on condition and correctness, while first-series pieces with correct Millerighe pushers and coherent period configuration can command a substantial premium in private transactions and at auction. Within the manual-wind Daytona universe, the 6240 remains a cornerstone reference where authenticity, transitional rarity, and component correctness converge into lasting significance.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Collecto Archive","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53846704161108,"sku":"3626","price":82500.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0975\/9083\/7588\/files\/file-1770809844179-3.png?v=1772465412","url":"https:\/\/collectoarchive.com\/products\/rolex-cosmograph-daytona-ref-6240-millerighe","provider":"Collecto Archive","version":"1.0","type":"link"}