Production of gold examples of reference 6234 was extremely limited. Scholars theorise that, since the reference’s launch in 1955, approximately 2300 examples were produced in stainless steel while less than 150 examples were cased in 14k or 18k yellow gold. The reference ceased production after approximately six years of manufacture, replaced by reference 6238.

The present gold example not only is part of this extremely rare production, but it furthermore can unarguably be considered one of the - if not THE - best preserved gold 6234 known by the community.
The case is a symphony of perfection: the sharp step of the bezel is absolutely intact, the light satin finish of the lugs is completely unmolested and unrestored, and the caseback not only features equally exceptional condition, but even retains the original green Rolex sticker.

Reference 6234 was fitted with a variety of dials, ranging from those with a matte or lacquer finish, to various subsidiary register sizes, and different scales and color combinations. These variations were used to gauge the market’s tastes for chronograph wristwatches.
The present specimen features an exceptionally well-preserved luminous dial with small counters, blue telemeter scale and black tachymeter scale.