Important Modern & Vintage Timepieces
Hong Kong, Jun 01, 2024
LOT 149
ROLEX, REF. 6241, STAMPED 6241 INSIDE THE CASEBACK, COSMOGRAPH DAYTONA PAUL NEWMAN, STAINLESS STEEL
HKD 1,300,000 - 2,000,000
EUR 156,000 - 238,000 / CHF 152,000 - 232,000 / USD 168,000 - 256,000
Sold: HKD 1,625,000
An extremely rare and fine, manual wind stainless steel chronograph wristwatch with Paul Newman dial.
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Grade: |
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Case: 3-8 |
Good Slightly scratched |
Movement: 3* |
Good Overhaul recommended, at buyer's expense |
Dial: 3-6-01 |
Good Slightly oxidized HANDS Original |
Brand Rolex
Model Cosmograph Daytona Paul Newman
Reference 6241, stamped 6241 inside the caseback
Year circa 1967
Case No. 1765398
Bracelet Rolex oyster riveted stainless steel bracelet (7205/57), overall total length 170mm.
Diameter 36mm.
Caliber 722-1
Signature dial, case and movement
Notes
Since 1959, Rolex has been deeply involved in the automobile world, becoming the first sponsor of motor races, including the 24 Hours of Daytona. Long-lasting bonds since today the race is commonly known as the Rolex 24 at Daytona. After much research into optimising its chronographs, it was in 1963 that Rolex launched the production of its emblematic Cosmograph Daytona, in homage to the famous race on the eponymous beach in Florida.
The Rolex reference 6241, features with a Valjoux 722-1 movement, a black acrylic bezel, pump push-buttons, and a small 6mm winding crown, produced between 1966 and 1969, estimated production of only around 2000 pieces at that time, only a very small number were featured with the «Paul Newman» dial. The presented Rolex reference 6241 Daytona preserved in good condition, featuring a strong case and beautiful “Paul Newman” dial.
The Rolex reference 6241, features with a Valjoux 722-1 movement, a black acrylic bezel, pump push-buttons, and a small 6mm winding crown, produced between 1966 and 1969, estimated production of only around 2000 pieces at that time, only a very small number were featured with the «Paul Newman» dial. The presented Rolex reference 6241 Daytona preserved in good condition, featuring a strong case and beautiful “Paul Newman” dial.