ROLEX | REF 6239 'PAUL NEWMAN' DAYTONAA STAINLESS STEEL CHRONOGRAPH WRISTWATCH WITH REGISTERS AND BRACELET CIRCA 1969

Dial: blackCaliber: cal. 722 manual winding movement, 17 jewelsCase: stainless steel, solid screw downCase number: 2005288Closure: stainless steel Rolex Jubilee bracelet with folding claspSize: diameter 36 mm, bracelet circumference approximately 165 mmSigned: case, dial and movement

CASE Case in very good condition with well proportioned lugs and a crisp overall bezel. Light wear and surface scuffs throughout. Some light surface scratches to the backs of lugs. Gasket is torn and may require replacement at the purchaser's discretion. Bracelet also in overall very good condition with light wear. Buckle with some heavier scuffs. Bracelet stamped for USA and 49 to the end links. Crystal glazing with light surface scuffs and scratches. DIAL Dial is very attractive overall with light wear and some very light debris. The lume plots and lumes to hands are are with oxidation but remain intact. MOVEMENT Chronograph function operating. The movement is running at time of cataloging, however it was not tested for the accuracy of time or duration of the power reserve and may need service at the buyer's discretion. Please note that Sotheby's does not guarantee the future working of the movement.
"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 iconic reference 6239 was introduced in the United States in 1963, and available in the US and Europe until 1969. It was the first model fitted with this exotic dial, later coined the Paul Newman dial, distinguished by its fine square markers. The so-called 'Paul Newman' dial is characterized by these square markers in the chronograph scale and subsidiary dials as well as the alternating patterning of the coloration. Though widely available at the time, theses dials were produced in smaller numbers and are rarer to find on watches today. The present lot is in attractive condition with an especially crisp bezel. It is offered here for the first time at auction by the family of the original owner.