Geneva, May 14, 2023

LOT 164

ROLEX, REF. 6241, DAYTONA, PAUL NEWMAN, STEEL

CHF 130,000 - 230,000

EUR 134,000 - 234,000 / USD 148,000 - 260,000 / HKD 1,150,000 - 2,040,000

Sold: CHF 156,250

A fine and very rare, manual wind, stainless steel chronograph wristwatch


Grading System
Grade:
Case: 3-8

Good

Slightly scratched

Movement: 3 *
Dial: 3-6-8-01

Good

Slightly oxidized

Slightly scratched

HANDS Original

Brand Rolex, Switzerland

Model Cosmograph, Daytona

Reference 6241

Year circa 1968

Case No. 1766081

Bracelet stainless steel Rolex folded bracelet (7835/71N), approx. overall length 185 mm.

Diameter 36 mm.

Caliber 722-1, 17 jewels

Signature Dial, case and movement signed

Accessories Rolex service pouch, Rolex box

Notes

According to the specialists, although it has never been confirmed, for every one exotic dial, roughly twenty-four Daytona dials were produced, and many of those exotic dials are no longer still in existence today. They are named “Paul Newman” after the famous eponymous Hollywood actor who use to wear a Rolex Daytona ref. 6239 with an exotic dial.

Produced between 1966 and 1969, the reference 6241 is recognizable with the smooth pushers and the beautiful black bezel graduated 50-200 units per hour. Experts agree that approximately 2’300 copies were produced in stainless steel – approximately 700 in gold – and one can be certain that only a very small number of those with “Paul Newman” three colors dials are as well preserved as this lot.

Provenance

Property of the original Brazilian owner