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Cosmograph Daytona "Paul Newman", Reference 6241 | A 14k yellow gold chronograph wristwatch with champagne dial and bracelet, Circa 1969 | 勞力士 | Cosmograph Daytona "Paul Newman" 型號6241 | 14K 黃金計時鏈帶腕錶，備香檳色錶盤，約1969年製
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April 5, 05:47 AM GMT
Estimate
3,200,000 - 6,500,000 HKD
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Property from an Important Collector
Rolex
Cosmograph Daytona "Paul Newman", Reference 6241
A 14k yellow gold chronograph wristwatch with champagne dial and bracelet, Circa 1969
勞力士
Cosmograph Daytona "Paul Newman" 型號6241
14K 黃金計時鏈帶腕錶，備香檳色錶盤，約1969年製
Dial: champagne
Calibre: cal. 722-1 mechanical, 17 jewels
Case: 14k yellow gold, screw down case back
Case number: 2'084'272
Closure: 14k yellow gold Rolex Oyster bracelet and folding clasp
Size: 37 mm diameter, bracelet circumference approximately 180 mm
Signed: case, dial and movement
Accessories: Rolex presentation box and two additional links
附帶盒子及兩個備用鏈節
The reference 6241 Rolex Daytona was available either in stainless steel, 18k or 14k gold and was in production from 1966 to 1969. Scholarship would indicate 2,000 pieces were made in stainless steel, approximately less than 1,000 in both 14k and 18k gold. The reference 6241 was fitted with a new bezel featuring a black acrylic insert calibrated with a tachymetre scale printed in white. This insert was fitted with a metal support. This reference would feature the word 'Daytona' officially printed on the dial.
The present example is further distinguished with its highly sought after champagne Paul Newman dial that has been preserved in very original and appealing condition. The lumes all react well under UV and the step is prominent and easy to identify. This dial is given the nickname 'champagne' due to the warm yellow tone, which is complimented by the contrasting black subsidiary dials and the outer 1/5 seconds track, both with gilt printing for the divisions and markers.