Beschreibung:

ROLEX. AN EXCELLENT STAINLESS-STEEL MANUAL WIND CHRONOGRAPH BRACELET WATCHModel: Cosmograph Daytona 'Paul Newman'
Reference: 6239
Date: c.1965
Movement: 17-jewel Valjoux Cal.722-1 manual wind, free-sprung Glucydor Microstella balance, column wheel chronograph
Dial: White, applied block hour markers to black surround, red 1/5th second divisions, black subsidiary dials at 3, 6 and 9 for seconds, 30 minute and 12 hour recording, polished baton hands with luminous inserts, centre chronograph hand
Case: No.1463435
Strap/Bracelet: Fitted brushed Oyster link
Buckle/Clasp: Signed folding clasp
Signed: Case, dial, and movement
Size: 36mm
Weight: 37mm
Accompaniments: Rolex presentation box
FootnotesFirst appearing in the early 1960s, this 'exotic' dial manufactured by Singer was renamed the 'Paul Newman' by collectors after the American actor wore the watch in promotional posters for the film 'Winning' and throughout his private life. By sinking the subsidiary dials and outer scale within the opaque black dial background, the dial achieves an unusual three-dimensionality and an instantly recognizable look.
Arguably no other watch has ever captured the imagination of the collector's world in the same way that the Paul Newman Rolex Daytona has. In recent years this model in all its different incarnations has built up an almost mythical reputation. With its iconic design and the photos on Paul Newman's wrist the exotic Daytona dial truly represents the dream of watch collecting.Saleroom noticesPlease note this lot is withdrawn.