Rolex

• cal. 722-1 manual winding nickel lever movement, 17 jewels, mono-metallic compensation balance • champagne dial, applied square indexes, black engine-turned subsidiary dials for constant seconds, 30-minute and 12-hour registers, black outer ring • 18k yellow gold brushed and polished Oyster case, screw-down crown and back, black acrylic bezel calibrated to 200 units • case, dial and movement signed • with a gold plated Rolex buckle

The movement is running and the chronograph is operating at the time of cataloguing, however it may benefit from a service soon. Dial in good condition. The case with scuffs throughout from wear and the bezel with a couple of small dents to the edge. 'The leather strap of this wristwatch is made from endangered species; please refer to important notices for further information'.
"In response to your inquiry, we are pleased to provide you with a general report of the condition of the property described above. All dimensions in catalogue descriptions are approximate. Condition reports may not specify mechanical replacements or imperfections to the movement, case, dial, pendulum, separate base(s) or dome. Watches in water-resistant cases have been opened to examine movements but no warranties are made that the watches are currently water-resistant. Please note that we do not guarantee the authenticity of any individual component parts, such as wheels, hands, crowns, crystals, screws, bracelets and leather bands, since subsequent repairs and restoration work may have resulted in the replacement of original parts. Since we are not professional conservators or restorers, we urge you to consult with a restorer or conservator of your choice who will be better able to provide a detailed, professional report. Prospective buyers should inspect each lot to satisfy themselves as to condition and must understand that any statement made by Sotheby's is merely a subjective, qualified opinion. Prospective buyers should also refer to any Important Notices regarding this sale, which are printed in the Sale Catalogue. In particular, please note it is the purchaser's responsibility to comply with any applicable import and export matters, particularly in relation to lots incorporating materials from endangered species.NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF BUSINESS PRINTED IN THE SALE CATALOGUE."

**Please be advised that bands made of materials derived from endangered or otherwise protected species (i.e. alligator and crocodile) are not sold with the watches and are for display purposes only. We reserve the right to remove these bands prior to shipping.

Important Notice regarding importation into the United States of Rolex watches
Sotheby's cannot arrange for the delivery of Rolex watches to the United States because U.S. laws restricts the import of Rolex watches. The buyer or a designated agent may collect the property in the country of sale."

The iconic Rolex Daytona ‘Paul Newman’ model, was originally designed in the late 1960s. Officially referred to as the ‘Exotic dial’ by Rolex, it was later renamed ‘Paul Newman’ by collectors as the American actor was seen wearing the watch on Italian promotional posters for one of his movies. The ‘Paul Newman’ dial is characterised by square markers in the chronograph scale and subsidiary dials with an alternating pattern of colouration. Though widely available at the time, these dials were produced in smaller numbers and are rarer to find on watches today. The presently offered lot is particularly rare as most Daytona models were produced in stainless steel.