Rolex

Only in production from 1965 to 1969, the Rolex reference 6241 is one of the rarest and most desirable variants of the Daytona series, having been made in a very limited quantities of approximately between 2,700 and 3000 pieces, with only a very limited number fitted with an exotic dial, later becoming known as the 'Paul Newman' dial. These highly prized ‘exotic dials’ were available in black with white sub dials and white with black sub dials and are characterized by their 3-dimensional qualities, with accentuated steps between the out track and the main dial plate and pronounces steps down to the 3 sub-dials at 3, 6 and 9 with square markers in the chronograph scale and subsidiary dials.

 

Furthermore, the present example is presented in excellent overall condition, with the lume plots all aged consistently and uniform in size. The dial is fantastic condition, with the slanted “T Swiss T” designation at 6 o’clock clear and visible (particular to references 6239 and 6241). The case, in original condition retains its proportions and classical presentation with pump pushers and black acrylic bezel, making this one to the most desirable configurations of the ‘Paul Newman’ Daytona.  The numbers between the lugs are very crisp and easy to read making this Paul Newman reference 6241 a very appealing and original example.