Rolex

• cal. 722-1 manual winding lever movement, 17 jewels • tri-colour black, white and red dial, applied square indexes with luminescent dots, engine-turned subsidiary dials for constant seconds, 30-minute and 12-hour registers, outer minute track with 1/5 second divisions • stainless steel 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 folding clasp

The movement and chronograph function working at the time of cataloguing. The dial in good overall condition, with a scuff to the 12-hour register and between 1 and 2. Slight and discreet tarnishing to outer track. 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 usual scuffs and scratches throughout. The bezel with scuffs and some loss to the black material. The bracelet in good overall condition and with scuffs and scratches throughout. The end links slightly bent. The inside caseback: 6239 CRS Bracelet 7835, endlinks 71N 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 6239 is the "original" Rolex Daytona and the first model fitted with the legendary Paul Newman dial.

Introduced in 1963 in America and in 1964 in Europe, the watch was available until 1969.
This watch is powered by the calibre 722-1 movement which was used during the last period of the models production (1967-1969). The present lot, is fitted with a second series bezel, calibrated to 300 units. Furthermore, it comes with other original features such as the twinlock crown, the 7835 bracelet and rare 71N end links. The tri-colour Paul Newman dial is very attractive with its very well defined sunken engine turned subsidiary dials, clear white Rolex Cosmograph signature and the deep red Daytona inscription, perfectly complemented by the red graduations of the outer track. 

Retained by the original owners family until today, this "6239 Paul Newman" will be a superb addition to any enthusiast's collection.