Rolex

• cal. 722-1 manual winding nickel-finished lever movement, 17 jewels • tri-colour black, white and red dial, applied square indexes with luminous dots and baton hands, engine-turned subsidiary dials for constant seconds, 30-minute and 12-hour registers, outer minute and 1/5 second divisions • stainless steel brushed and polished Oyster case, steel bezel calibrated for 300 units, screw-down crown and back • case, dial and movement signed • with a stainless steel Rolex Oyster bracelet with inscription

Please note that the movement has not been tested for the accuracy of its time keeping and therefore a service should be carried out in the near future at the buyer's expense. The movement is running but would benefit from a service and the chronograph is operating correctly at the time of cataloguing. Dial in very good condition. Plexi scuffed. Case with scuffs due to age and use, slightly polished but still with good condition. Dots and hands very slightly glowing, possibly because reallumed. Bracelet scuffed and one rivet broken. The clasp engraved "Ken Whittingham". Bracelet numbered: 2 66 6635 Endlinks: 71 Attractive vintage Paul Newman in good condition with conservative estimate.
"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 present lot is a beautiful example of the reference 6239 which was introduced to Europe in 1964 and produced until 1969. It features an attractive three colours 'Paul Newman' dial and a bezel calibrated to 300 units. The watch is powered by the calibre 722-1 which is characteristic from the last period of production (1967-1969). In addition, it is distinguished by being accompanied by the original expanding bracelet and end links.