Rolex

• cal. 727 manual winding lever movement, 17 jewels • bi-colour off-white and black dial, applied square indexes with luminescent dots, luminescent baton hands, outer minute and 1/5 second divisions, subsidiary dials for constant seconds, 30-minute and 12-hour registers • stainless steel Oyster case, stainless steel bezel calibrated to 200 units, screw-down crown and back stamped 6239 • case, dial and movement signed • with a stainless steel Rolex Oyster bracelet with folding clasp

The movement and chronograph function working at the time of cataloguing. The dial in very good overall condition, without any mark or stain visible to the eye. The luminescent dots are still glowing with black light, indicating that they have likely been relumed in the past, as often the case. The case in good condition with a dent to the upper and lower left lugs, usual scuffs and scratches throughout including to the bezel. The bracelet in good overall condition, with the usual scuffs and scratches and is not loose, the first central link below the lower lugs slightly bent. The inside caseback: CRS 6239 Bracelet 7835, endlinks 271 The watch has not been tested to determine the accuracy of the time keeping. Please note that Sotheby's does not guarantee the future working of the movement and that a service might be required at the buyer's discretion.
"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."

The reference 6262, as well as its cousin 6264, had the shortest production period and were available only for approximately two years, between the very end of the 1960's and 1972.

The reference 6262 can be considered as the bridge between the early and the late vintage Rolex Daytona models. Indeed, it combines the button pushers such as the 6239, the first Daytona, and the 727 Valjoux calibre, the final evolution of the movement were also housed in the 6263 and 6265 models. 

The present watch features the "Paul Newman" dial which is regarded as the most iconic of vintage sport watches, it was named after the actor was presumed to have worn one in the 1969 while promoting the film 'Winning

the bi-colour grainé "panda" dial is clean and extremely well preserved. The watch is equipped with its original 7835 bracelet with 271 end links.

The watch comes from the original owner, who purchased it new over 45 years ago while studying in Switzerland.