Important Modern & Vintage Timepieces
Geneva, May 12, 2019
LOT 685
ROLEX REF. 6240, DAYTONA, ”PAUL NEWMAN»
CHF 200,000 - 400,000
HKD 1,600,000 - 3,200,000 / USD 200,000 - 400,000
Sold: CHF 353,000
Extremely rare and very attractive, manual wind, stainless steel chronograph wristwatch with Paul Newman dial.
| Grading System | |
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Grade: |
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Case: 2-8 |
Very good Slightly scratched |
Movement: 2* |
Very good Overhaul recommended, at buyer's expense |
Dial: 2-01 |
Very good HANDS Original |
Brand Rolex
Model Daytona
Reference 6240
Year Circa 1967
Calibre 722
Case No. 1658467
Bracelet Rolex oyster elastic riveted bracelet, approx. overall length 170 mm
Dimensions 37.5 mm
Signature Dial, Case and Movement.
Notes
Only few example of 6240 appeared with an exotic dial and, at today, very few pieces exhibit a white 3 color “Paul Newman” dial. This dial shows an unusual large “T swiss T” appeared only on some 1.6 Million serial Daytona.