Rolex Dato-Compax

About this reference

The Rolex Dato-Compax reference 6236, produced between approximately 1958 and 1962, represents the final evolution of the brand’s triple calendar chronograph series. Collectors categorize this reference as the fourth and most refined version of the "Jean-Claude Killy" models. It features a three-piece 36mm Oyster case with a screw-down back and a Valjoux 72C manual-wind movement. The dial displays the day and month in apertures below 12 o’clock, a peripheral date scale indicated by a central pointer hand, and three chronograph registers. Stainless steel examples are rarer than gold variants, as production numbers remained low throughout the four-year run. On the secondary market, these watches typically command prices in the mid-to-high six-figure range. A notable 2022 auction result saw a well-preserved steel 6236 reach approximately $600,000, reflecting its status as the last integrated triple calendar chronograph Rolex manufactured.