Important Modern & Vintage Timepieces
Geneva, May 10, 2025
LOT 789
ROLEX, SWITZERLAND, REF. 6262/6239, COSMOGRAPH DAYTONA "PAUL NEWMAN", ORIGINAL BOX AND PUNCHED WARRANTY, STAINLESS STEEL
CHF 150,000 - 300,000
HKD 1,430,000 - 2,850,000 / USD 184,000 - 368,000 / EUR 162,000 - 322,000
A very fine and extremely rare, stainless steel, manual wind chronograph wristwatch
| Grading System | |
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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: 2-6-8-01 |
Very good Slightly oxidized Slightly scratched HANDS Original |
Brand Rolex, switzerland
Model Cosmograph Daytona "Paul Newman"
Reference 6262/6239
Year Sold in October 1970
Case No. 2413959
Bracelet stainless steel Rolex folded bracelet (7835/271) dated 71, approx. overall length 165 mm.
Diameter 36
Caliber 727, 17 jewels
Signature dial, case and movement
Accessories original fitted box, punched warranty, booklet, calendar card 1970-1971, blank hang tag
Notes
One of the rarest cosmograph Daytona models, reference 6262 was produced around one year in 1970-1971, the defining features of 6262 was the upgraded caliber 727 movement with higher frequency (21600 beats per hour) and better precision. It was the last Rolex chronograph watch to be fitted with pump pushers.
Never offered on the market before, this example come with its rare punched warranty by Bucherer Lucerne and was sold in 1970. An ever rarer opportunity to find only a handful of examples still accompanied with its original warranty and box.
Never offered on the market before, this example come with its rare punched warranty by Bucherer Lucerne and was sold in 1970. An ever rarer opportunity to find only a handful of examples still accompanied with its original warranty and box.