Rolex

• cal. 722-1 manual winding nickel lever movement, 17 jewels • three-colour black white and red dial, applied square indexes and luminous dots, luminous steel baton hands, subsidiary dials for constant seconds, 30-minute and 12-hour registers, outer minute and 1/5 seconds divisions • stainless steel brushed and polished Oyster case, screw-down crown, pushers and case back, steel bezel calibrated for 200 units • case, dial and movement signed

Please note that the movement has not been checked for timekeeping accuracy and Sotheby's will not be held responsible for any repairs should they be require. The movement is running at the time of cataloguing and the chronograph is functioning. Dial in good condition. The case with light scuffs and scratches to the case back. The black to the numerals on the bezel is worn and lacking in some areas. **The strap of this wristwatch is made from an 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."

In 1963 the reference 6239 was launched replacing the ‘pre Daytona’ reference 6238. Rolex offered special dials, known by collectors as 'exotic' dials, years later; these watches became known as 'Paul Newman' models. The actor is presumed to have worn one in the 1969 film 'Winning'. The present example is one of the later versions featuring the calibre 722-1 and case back stamped with reference 6242.

For similar examples of the reference 6239, refer to Carlo Pergola, Stefano Mazzariol, Giovanni Dosso, Rolex Daytona - A legend is born,  pp. 44 - 61. Also different versions of reference 6239 are described and illustrated in Pucci Papaleo, I Cronografi Rolex - La Leggenda, Pucci Papaleo Editore, pp. 296-303.