Rolex
Daytona 'Paul Newman', Reference 6240 | A stainless steel chronograph wristwatch with bracelet | Circa 1967 | 勞力士 | Daytona 'Paul Newman' 型號6240 | 精鋼計時鏈帶腕錶，製作年份約1967
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May 14, 11:30 AM GMT
Estimate
150,000 - 250,000 CHF
Lot Details
Description
Rolex
Daytona 'Paul Newman', Reference 6240
A stainless steel chronograph wristwatch with bracelet
Circa 1967
勞力士 Daytona 'Paul Newman' 型號6240精鋼計時鏈帶腕錶，製作年份約1967
Dial: black
Calibre: cal. 722-1 manual winding, 17 jewels
Case: stainless steel, screw-down case back
Case number: 1'658'521
Closure: stainless steel Rolex Oyster bracelet and folding clasp
Size: 37 mm diameter, bracelet circumference approximately 185 mm
Signed: case, dial and movement
Box: no
Papers: no
Accessories: Rolex travel pouch
Rolex produced reference 6240 for a limited time between 1965 and 1969, and regarded it as an experimental watch. It was the first water resistant Cosmograph 'Daytona', differing from the references 6239 and 6241 by having screw-down chronograph pushers. This reference was later replaced with the references 6263 and 6265 which were equiped with the calibre 727.
The present watch is equipped with the highly sought-after exotic 'Paul Newman' dial which has become a must-have in any significant collection.