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Rolex, Important & Rare Ref. 6239 "Paul Newman" Cosmograph Daytona, circa 1969. ...
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Rolex, Important & Rare Ref. 6239 "Paul Newman" Cosmograph Daytona, circa 1969Case: 38 mm, stainless steel, three body, screw down case back, tachymeter graduation on the bezel to 200 units per hour, screw down crown, round push buttons, C.R.S. case makers mark (Charles Renee Spielman) , No. 1,988,033
Dial: White, black subsidiary dials for the seconds, thirty minute and twelve hour registers, steel baton hands, outermost red 1/5th seconds scale, steel indexes with luminous dots.
Movement: caliber 722-1, rhodium finish, 17 jewels, adjusted to three positions, straight line lever escapement, monometallic balance, shock absorber, self-compensating Breguet balance spring
Band: leather band, steel buckle
Signed: Rolex on the dial, case and movement
The Rolex Cosmograph Daytona Ref 6239, in this aesthetic configuration, is the most original and authentic "Paul Newman" Daytona, as it is the variant owned and worn by its namesake. It features a tri-color reverse panda dial, pump pushers, and polished steel bezel. This highly attractive and very well preserved Rolex "Paul Newman" is fresh to the market and offered for sale, for the very first time.
Condition Report*:
Type: Rolex, Important & Rare Ref. 6239 "Paul Newman" Cosmograph Daytona, circa 1969
Model: 6239
Dial: White, black subsidiary dials for the seconds, thirty minute and twelve hour registers, steel baton hands, outermost red 1/5th seconds scale, steel indexes with luminous dots.
Metal: stainless steel
Case: #No. 1,988,033
Case Info: three body, screw down case back, tachymeter graduation on the bezel to 200 units per hour, screw down crown, round push buttons, C.R.S. case makers mark (Charles Renee Spielman)
Case Width: 38 mm
Crystal: acrylic
Watch Movement: caliber 722-1, rhodium finish, 17 jewels, adjusted to three positions, straight line lever escapement, monometallic balance, shock absorber, self-compensating Breguet balance spring
Band: leather band, steel buckle
Condition: Case is in very good and excellent condition with very slight scratches on the case back. The dial is superb with rich, appealing soft patina. The lume plot at 3 is partial, all others intact. Movement runs, and functions properly. Service is highly recommended due to unknown service history and time stored.
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Statements by Heritage regarding the condition of objects are for guidance only and should not be relied upon as statements of fact,
and do not constitute a representation, warranty, or assumption of liability by Heritage. All lots offered are sold "AS IS".
Model: 6239
Dial: White, black subsidiary dials for the seconds, thirty minute and twelve hour registers, steel baton hands, outermost red 1/5th seconds scale, steel indexes with luminous dots.
Metal: stainless steel
Case: #No. 1,988,033
Case Info: three body, screw down case back, tachymeter graduation on the bezel to 200 units per hour, screw down crown, round push buttons, C.R.S. case makers mark (Charles Renee Spielman)
Case Width: 38 mm
Crystal: acrylic
Watch Movement: caliber 722-1, rhodium finish, 17 jewels, adjusted to three positions, straight line lever escapement, monometallic balance, shock absorber, self-compensating Breguet balance spring
Band: leather band, steel buckle
Condition: Case is in very good and excellent condition with very slight scratches on the case back. The dial is superb with rich, appealing soft patina. The lume plot at 3 is partial, all others intact. Movement runs, and functions properly. Service is highly recommended due to unknown service history and time stored.
Auction Info
2025 June 3 Watches & Fine Timepieces Signature® Auction #5567 (go to Auction Home page)
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