ROLEX | PAUL NEWMAN DAYTONA, REF 6239STAINLESS STEEL CHRONOGRAPH WRISTWATCH WITH BRACELETCIRCA 1968

Dial: black Calibre: cal. 722 manual winding, 17 jewels Case: stainless steel, screw-down back Case number: 1'782'091 Closure: stainless steel expandable Rolex Oyster bracelet and folding clasp Dimensions: 37 mm, bracelet circumference approx. 170 mm (max. 220 mm)  Signed: case, dial and movement Accessories: Rolex travel case

MVT: running at the time of cataloguing. The chronograph functioning. CASE: in good condition retaining its brushed and polished finishes. Signs of light polishing. Inside case stamped 6239. Bracelet in good condition with no signs of warping. The clasp coded 169 the endlinks 57 DIAL: service hands. lume reacts under UV light but dims rapidly after exposure. Dial overall in good condition, some light markings to the subsidiary dials. 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."

The reference 6239 Rolex Daytona 'Paul Newman' is a classic. The white enamel serifed graphics, red Daytona signature, black center, sunken white chapter ring with red seconds scale, white subsidiary registers with concentric circles and black graphics would be what appears in a dictionary to define the Rolex 'Paul Newman' dial. The present example is a wonderful illustration of this classic. The lume plots are uniform in size and age; they also react wonderfully under UV. There is just a minor loss at 3 o'clock which is very common. The case and bezel are also very crisp and the numbers between the lugs are very crisp and easy to read. Manufactured in the second half of the sixties, this really is a stunning example complete with its original riveted Oyster bracelet.