Rolex

A few years after Rolex revamped their chronograph offering with the famed 6239, the brand decided to launch a sister pump pusher reference fitted with black acrylic bezel to be offered alongside the existing Daytona fitted with a stainless steel bezel. Not only did the acrylic bezel offer buyers more variety, it also made the watch seem larger in diameter, even though the same watch case was used. 

Though these watches were not immediately embraced by the community, both the 6239 and present 6241 have since become icons of vintage Rolex, especially when fitted with 'exotic', or 'Paul Newman' dials, made famous by the film and racing legend. The present watch is a reference 6241 with black Paul Newman dial, meaning that it features the classic 'black on black' configuration and making it one of the most attractive configurations, treasured by collectors. 

Collectors will know the importance of matching components in the world of vintage Rolex, and this lot will tick all the boxes when inspected up close. The Mk. 1 dial with 'sing-a-song' T-Swiss-T designation matches with the early serial number of the watch, and the bezel is also period correct. Offered in extremely attractive condition, the present Paul Newman Daytona is sure to excite any watch aficionado.