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ROLEX, REF. 6239, DAYTONA PAUL NEWMAN, 14K YELLOW GOLD An extremely fine and rare, 14k yellow gold, manual wind wristwatch with chronograph and champagne Paul Newman dial. Brand: Rolex Model: Daytona Paul Newman Reference: 6239 Year: circa 1966 Case: 1422476 Caliber: 72B Bracelet: Rolex 14K yellow gold c&i riveted bracelet, total length approx.165mm Diameter: Ø 36.5mm Weight: 92gr. (approx.) Signature: dial, case and movement Accesories: Antiquorum sale invoice dated 19 OCT 1993, Rolex HK service paper Provenance: Property of an important Hong Kong Collector Grading System: EXCEPTIONAL Case: 3-8 (Good , Slightly scratched) Dial: 2-6-01 (Very good , Slightly oxidized , HANDS Original) Movement: 3* (Good , Overhaul recommended, at buyer's expense) EUR: 580,000 - 1,150,000 CHF: 530,000 - 1,050,000 USD: 640,000 - 1,280,000 JPY: 100,860,000 - 201,720,000 This is Rolex’s first Daytona — the Cosmograph reference 6239. A landmark model, it moved the tachymeter scale from the dial to the bezel and was the first to carry the word “DAYTONA” on the dial. Its “exotic” dial (later known as the Paul Newman dial) is distinguished by Art Deco-style numerals, characteristic signature scales, and a contrasting outer seconds track, giving the dial greater depth and visual presence. It has since become an enduring classic among collectors. Of the approximately 14,000 examples of the 6239 produced, only around 300 are believed to have been made in yellow gold — an extremely limited number. Gold examples fitted with the Paul Newman dial are rarer still. Over the past several decades, only about ten gold Paul Newman 6239s have publicly appeared on the market, encompassing both 18K and 14K versions. The 14K gold version, made specifically for the American market, was produced in even smaller quantities and is the rarer of the two. The present lot is an extremely rare 14K yellow gold 6239 Paul Newman, fitted with a 14K yellow gold Rolex bracelet. It was acquired by a Hong Kong collector at Antiquorum Geneva on 17 October 1993 (lot 158) and has remained in the same careful ownership since. Shortly after receiving the watch, the collector sent it to the Rolex Service Centre in Hong Kong for a service, during which the correct 6239 bezel was fitted. After approximately 33 years of meticulous care, the watch remains in excellent condition: the case remains in nice shape, the original dial is very clean with all printing intact, and the luminous material has aged evenly to an attractive warm yellow tone, adding further character. This is a true collector’s treasure, reflecting the longstanding spirit of Hong Kong collectors in carefully preserving fine pieces. Cherished by a single owner for 33 years , it is exceptionally rare and desirable.

Estimation:571.665€

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