Introduced in the early half of 1950’s, the reference 6034 was among one of the earliest series of chronographs in the ref. 6000 range. Refer to as the Pre-Daytona, the ref. 6034 was modelled as the Oyster Chronograph making way to what would become one of the most popular designs of the 20th century of the coveted Cosmograph Daytona. The triple register design made in very limited numbers by Rolex’s standard were cased in stainless steel and gold. Amongst the vast collectible dial variations, one of the rarest and sought after configurations for the steel models featured contrasting scales encircling the dial with red telemeter and blue tachometer on a silver dial like the present example. Bearing a 907’XXX serial indicating the present specimen dates all the way back to circa 1952, cherished and worn during the era the present ref. 6034 is fitted with a “T SWISS T” dial denoting tritium used on the dial seen on ref. 6234. Likely to be upgraded during a Rolex service appointment after 1960s when tritium was introduced for health measures. Interestingly, while the original inside caseback stamped “Rolex Geneva Swiss Patented”, an additional “Montres Rolex SA Geneva Swiss” stamp from the end of 1970s is also present from servicing. Well-preserved with incredible vintage appeal and rich history, the present Pre-Daytona ref. 6034 is a delightful choice for the connoisseurs of vintage chronographs.