Geneva, May 15, 2023
LOT 464
ROLEX, REF. 6239, DAYTONA, PAUL NEWMAN, JOHN PLAYER SPECIAL, YELLOW GOLD
CHF 700,000 - 1,000,000
EUR 720,000 - 1,020,000 / USD 790,000 - 1,130,000 / HKD 6,190,000 - 8,840,000
A very fine, exceptionally rare, manual wind, 18k yellow gold chronograph wristwatch with Paul Newman dial so called "John Player Special"
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Grade: |
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Case: 3-8 |
Good Slightly scratched |
Movement: 3 * |
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Dial: 2-6-8-01 |
Very good Slightly oxidized Slightly scratched HANDS Original |
Brand Rolex, Switzerland
Model Cosmograph Daytona
Reference 6239
Year circa 1968
Case No. 2330427
Bracelet 18k yellow gold Rolex riveted bracelet with deployant clasp (dated 1.72), length approx 180 m.m
Diameter 36 mm.
Caliber 722-1, 17 jewels
Signature dial, case and movement signed
Notes
Referred as the John Player Special reminiscent of the cigarette brand with similar colours that sponsored the Lotus Formula 1 team starting in 1972. Often found in reference 6241, John Player Special's with reference 6239 are exceptionally rare and is considered as one of the most desirable versions of the Paul Newman ever produced.
Provenance
Property of a collector