Important Modern & Vintage Timepieces

Hong Kong, Jun 01, 2024

LOT 270

ROLEX, REF. 6262, STAMPED 6239 INSIDE THE CASEBACK, PAUL NEWMAN, STEEL

HKD 1,000,000 - 1,800,000

EUR 120,000 - 214,000 / CHF 116,000 - 210,000 / USD 128,000 - 232,000

Sold: HKD 2,062,500

An an extremely rare and fine, very well preserved, stainless steel, manual wind chronograph wristwatch with Paul Newman dial.


Grading System
Grade:
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 Paul Newman

Reference 6262, stamped 6239 inside the caseback

Year circa 1970-1971

Case No. 2553549

Bracelet Rolex stainless steel oyster bracelet 7835/19 , end link 271 dated 2.71, approx. overall total length 170mm.

Diameter 36mm.

Caliber 727

Signature dial, case and movement

Accessories Rolex service paper dated 27 Jan 1995

Notes

One of the rarest cosmograph Daytona models, reference 6262 was produced around one year in 1970-1971, the defining features of 6262 upgrade 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 of fered on the market before, this watch was consigned by an Hong Kong collector who keep the watch more than 30 years. Still fitted on its tight original bracelet 7835/19, end link 271 dated 2.71, the watch has been kept in excellent condition with last services records on 27 Jan 1995, impressively, its dial has been kept in near mint condition with all lume plots fully present matching the hands, making this rare reference always a collector’s item.

Provenance

Property of Hong Kong collector