Never offered at auction before, this is probably the rarest Paul Newman version with an exclusive retailer-signed dial. Linz Brothers, a jewelry firm, grew from the efforts of five brothers. Joseph and Elias Linz of St. Louis opened the firm of Joseph Linz and Brother in Denison in October 1877. Rolex Watch USA ventured into the Texas market in 1945. The Geneva-based corporation originally sold its watches throught jewelers like LINZ brothers in Dallas. In 1950 Linz sold more Rolexes than any other dealer in North America (fonts: The Texas Timex). Made for only one year, the reference 6264 featured the newly improved caliber 727 and a black bezel. Kept in great condition with a nice case, a near mint Paul Newman dial featuring all luminous dots and its original Rolex Ref. 7835 folded bracelet dated 1971, it is without a doubt the most desirable reference 6264 to appear on the market.