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Rolex. An exceptionally rare stainless steel manual wind chronograph bracelet watch with exotic 'Paul Newman' dial
Cosmograph Daytona 'Paul Newman', Ref: 6262, Sold 11th January 1975

11 December 2019, 14:00 GMT
London, New Bond Street

£70,000 - £90,000

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Rolex. An exceptionally rare stainless steel manual wind chronograph bracelet watch with exotic 'Paul Newman' dial

Model: Cosmograph Daytona 'Paul Newman'
Reference: 6262
Date: Sold 11th January 1975
Movement: 17-jewel Valjoux Cal.727 manual wind, column wheel chronograph
Dial: Black, red Daytona, applied black square and luminous dot hour markers to silvered surround, red 1/5th second divisions, silvered subsidiary dials at 3, 6 and 9 for constant seconds, 30 minute and 12 hour recording, polished baton hands with luminous inserts, centre chronograph hand
Case: Brushed and polished tonneau form, screw down back stamped 6262 inside, fixed calibrated bezel, screw down crown flanked by twin pushers, No.273****
Strap/Bracelet: Fitted '7835' rivet link
Buckle/Clasp: Signed folding clasp
Signed: Case, dial & movement
Size: 36mm
Accompaniments: Rolex box, Guarantee, original invoice, brochures

Footnotes

First appearing in the early 1960s, this 'exotic' dial manufactured by Singer was renamed the 'Paul Newman' by collectors after the American actor wore the watch in promotional posters for the film 'Winning' and throughout his private life. By sinking the subsidiary dials and outer scale within the opaque black dial background, the dial achieves an unusual three-dimensionality and an instantly recognisable look. As such the Paul Newman has earned its place among the most coveted watches for collectors around the world.

The current example is being offered for sale by the original owner and this is the first time it has been offered at auction to the best of our knowledge. The watch is to be sold with its guarantee, box and original invoice.

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