Important Modern & Vintage Timepieces

Hong Kong, Nov 29, 2020

LOT 239

ROLEX
REF. 6240, DAYTONA PAUL NEWMAN, STEEL

HKD 2,100,000 - 3,000,000

CHF 252,000 - 360,000 / USD 268,800 - 384,000

Very fine and extremely rare, with exotic dial, stainless steel, manual wind chronograph wristwatch.


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Grading System
Grade: A

Good
Case: 2-08

Very good
Movement: 2*

Very good

Overhaul recommended, at buyer's expense
Dial: 2-01

Very good

HANDS Original

Brand Rolex

Model Daytona Paul Newman

Reference 6240

Year Circa 1967

Case No. 16585XXX

Bracelet Stainless steel Rolex 7835 bracelet 71N endlink with Rolex deployant clasp, total 11 links,approx. length 170 mm

Caliber 722

Dimensions Ø 37 mm

Signature Case, Dial and Movement

Notes

This Rolex chronograph comes with the Paul Newman dial, a dial that was produced from around 1965 to 1970, and was named after the Hollywood star Paul Newman. Made in a very limited production, this type of dial is for sure a must-have to all Rolex lovers.
The current example is from an even rarer reference 6240, which is the first Rolex reference equipped with screw-down chronograph pushers to enhance its water-proof performance, and was then set the standard for later chronograph models. Kept mint condition (including hands and bracelet), it is one of the best examples that we are proud to offer.