ROLEX | 'PAUL NEWMAN' DAYTONA, REF 6263STAINLESS STEEL CHRONOGRAPH WRISTWATCH WITH PAUL NEWMAN PANDA DIAL AND BRACELETCIRCA 1970

Dial: off-white Calibre: cal. 727 manual winding, 17 jewels Case: stainless steel Oyster, screw-down pushers crown and back Case number: 2'648'484 Closure: stainless steel Rolex Oyster, bracelet with folding clasp Dimensions: 37mm, bracelet circumference approx. 190mm Signed: case, dial and movement Accessories: none

MVT: running at the time of cataloguing. Chronograph functioning CASE: In very good overall condition. Only light surface wear. The numers between the lugs are very crisp and easy to read. Inside case back stamped "6239". Case back with a very crisp milled edge. Bezel replaced at service. bracelet ref. 7835 and folding clasp stamped 2-72, endlinks stamped 357. The bracelet with some stretching. DIAL: in very good condition. The hands too in good condition. The lume plots intact and have taken on a consistent and attractive patina and are nicely matching. The lumes also react very well under UV-Light. The watch has not been tested to determine the accuracy of its timekeeping. Please note that Sotheby's does not guarantee the future working of the movement and that a service may be required at the buyer's discretion.
"In response to your inquiry, we are pleased to provide you with a general report of the condition of the property described above. All dimensions in catalogue descriptions are approximate. Condition reports may not specify mechanical replacements or imperfections to the movement, case, dial, pendulum, separate base(s) or dome. Watches in water-resistant cases have been opened to examine movements but no warranties are made that the watches are currently water-resistant. Please note that we do not guarantee the authenticity of any individual component parts, such as wheels, hands, crowns, crystals, screws, bracelets and leather bands, since subsequent repairs and restoration work may have resulted in the replacement of original parts. Since we are not professional conservators or restorers, we urge you to consult with a restorer or conservator of your choice who will be better able to provide a detailed, professional report. Prospective buyers should inspect each lot to satisfy themselves as to condition and must understand that any statement made by Sotheby's is merely a subjective, qualified opinion. Prospective buyers should also refer to any Important Notices regarding this sale, which are printed in the Sale Catalogue. In particular, please note it is the purchaser's responsibility to comply with any applicable import and export matters, particularly in relation to lots incorporating materials from endangered species.NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF BUSINESS PRINTED IN THE SALE CATALOGUE."

**Please be advised that bands made of materials derived from endangered or otherwise protected species (i.e. alligator and crocodile) are not sold with the watches and are for display purposes only. We reserve the right to remove these bands prior to shipping."

Consigned by an important private collector, the present Paul Newman Panda is fitted with a mark 1.5 dial. The serifs of the Rolex signature are a little different than later generation dials. The watch is in outstanding, original and very charismatic condition. The lumes are all nicely formed and have aged to a warm ivory tone, reacting very well under UV. Today, the Panda Paul Newman, reference 6263 is one of the most sought after vintage Rolex watches and this watch is a great example.