Important Wristwatches, Watches & Clocks
Geneva, Hotel Des Bergues, Oct 14, 1990
Rolex Cosmograph "Daytona", so-called "Paul Newman", Ref 6239, 1960's. Fine tonneau-shaped, stainless steel, gentleman's wristwatch with round button chronograph, registers and tachometer.
C. polished, waterproof, screwed back, tachometer graduation on the bezel. D. bicolour beige and black with rhodiumed indexes + auxiliary dials for the seconds, the 12 hours and 30 minutes registers, "Breguet" radiumed hands. M. 13"', rhodiumed, 17 jewels, lever escapement, " Superbalance" balance adjusted to 6 positions, selfcompensating Breguet balance-spring. Dial, case and movement signed. In very good condition. Diam. 36 mm.