Rolex Daytona
Original series

Rolex Daytona

Section Title: Original series
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Years	Reference	Calibre	VPH	Bezel	Oyster	Notes/Features

1963–69	6239	722, 722-1	18,000	Engraved (stainless steel)	No No	Earliest model carries extra tachymeter engraving at 275 units/hr.

1965–69	6240	Black (acrylic inlay)	Yes Yes	First appearance of optional metallic dial finish.

1965–69	6241	No No	All variants include "Daytona" printed on dial.

1970	6262	727	21,600	Engraved (stainless steel)	Produced for one year only.

1971–88	6263	Black (acrylic inlay)	Yes Yes

1970–72	6264	No No

1971–88	6265	Engraved (stainless steel)	Yes Yes

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Rolex Daytona´s 6239 were succeeded by the 6241, which replaced the engraved stainless steel bezel with a black acrylic bezel.

final_sentence: Rolex Daytona´s 6239 were succeeded by the 6241, which replaced the engraved stainless steel bezel with a black acrylic bezel.