ROLEX | PAUL NEWMAN 'PANDA' DAYTONA, REF 6262STAINLESS STEEL CHRONOGRAPH WRISTWATCH WITH BRACELET CIRCA 1970

Dial: white 'Panda' Calibre: cal. 727 manual winding, 17 jewels Case: stainless steel, screw-down back Case number: 2'527'531 Closure: stainless steel expandable Rolex Oyster bracelet and folding clasp Dimensions: 37 mm, bracelet circumference approx. 175 mm (max. 220 mm) Signed: case, dial and movement Accessories: Rolex presentation case

For a similar example of a Rolex reference 6262 with exotic dial, please see Ultimate Rolex Daytona by Pucci Papaleo Editore, pp. 276-279

MVT: is running at the time of cataloguing and the chronograph working. CASE: in nice honest condition retaining good proportions and without clear signs of polishing. Pinhead dings and surface wear is visible to the bezel, band and lugs. The glass with surface scratches throughout and the expandable rivet bracelet with wear. The clasp is stamped 'Rolex U.S.A. 7-63' and the inside case back is stamped 6239. DIAL: in very attractive condition with lume dots having aged evenly and reacting nicely to UV light, fading immediately after exposure. Please note that the movement has not been tested for the accuracy of time and may need a service at the buyer's expense. Sotheby's does not guarantee the future working of the movement and we do not guarantee the authenticity of any individual component parts since subsequent repairs and restoration work may have resulted in the replacement of original parts. You are advised that watch straps or bands made of materials derived from endangered or otherwise protected species (i.e. alligator or crocodile) are not sold with the watch and we reserve the right to remove these straps or bands prior to shipping. Furthermore, the watch may not come with its original manufacturers strap or band. Prospective bidders should review the Conditions of Business, Authenticity Guarantee, the Guide for Prospective Buyers, and any Important Notice in the sale catalogue.
"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."

This collector’s wristwatch is in fantastic original condition. The Panda 'Paul Newman' dial features all the correct attributes. The lume plots are consistently formed and react very nicely under UV. The step is nice and easy to distinguish and the white graphics of the subsidiary dials are extremely pleasant and very well defined, including the "T Swiss T" designation on the bottom of the dial. The reference 6262 was the last Daytona reference to be fitted with bump pushers and differed to its sister model ref. 6241 and fitted with a steel calibrated bezel. The reference was first introduced in 1970 and was powered by the new 727 Valjoux calibre.

Consigned by a private collector, the present watch is a highly charismatic example and in lovely original condition.