Rolex
Daytona 'Paul Newman', Reference 6239 | A stainless steel chronograph wristwatch with bracelet | Circa 1969 | 勞力士 | Daytona 'Paul Newman' 型號6239 | 精鋼計時鏈帶腕錶，製作年份約1969
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May 14, 11:30 AM GMT
Estimate
100,000 - 200,000 CHF
Lot Details
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Rolex
Daytona 'Paul Newman', Reference 6239
A stainless steel chronograph wristwatch with bracelet
Circa 1969
勞力士 Daytona 'Paul Newman' 型號6239精鋼計時鏈帶腕錶，製作年份約1969
Dial: cream
Calibre: cal. 722-1 manual winding, 17 jewels
Case: stainless steel, screw-down case back
Case number: 2'005'351
Closure: stainless steel Rolex Oyster bracelet and folding clasp
Size: 36.5 mm diameter, bracelet circumference approximately 195 mm
Signed: case, dial and movement
Box: no
Papers: no
Accessories: Rolex travel pouch
The iconic reference 6239 ‘Daytona’ was introduced in the United States in 1963 to supersede the reference 6238, and available until 1969. The reference was the first to have the ‘Cosmograph’ dial designation and was produced with several dial configurations. The Tachymeter scale (used for measuring distance over time, aka, speed) which was previously printed on the dial of the 6238 was moved to an enlarged bezel, increasing the watches diameter my 1mm and providing an increased dial plate for more varied and intricate dial design, such as the ‘exotic’ dials, manufactured and supplied by Singer and with either a 2-colored dial in white or black or a 3-colored dial in white or black with red accents as seen on the current example.