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Lot Essay
The Rolex Cosmograph Daytona is among the most appreciated and recognized chronograph models by any manufacturer. When it comes fitted with the rare “exotic” or so-called “Paul Newman” dial, its rarity, aesthetic appeal, and collectability are profoundly increased. This dial, distinguished by the three dimensional construction, with sunken subsidiary dials and sunken outer chapter ring, was an alternative dial offered to clients at the time. Ironically, this variation was not appreciated by the market at the time of its production. It took decades for collectors to prize this "exotic" dial variation. The present example is fresh-to-market and comes directly from the family of the original owner.
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The case is in good condition with scratches. There is a nick to the lug at 7 o'clock. The numbers are visible between the lugs. The case back has light scratches with few shallow nicks. The inside of the case back has watchmaker's marks. The inside of the case back is stamped "6239" and "C.R.S". The top pusher is a later replacement. The crown is a later replacement. The dial and crystal appear to be original. The hands appear to be later replacements and have light scratches. The luminous hour markers have darkened with age. The lume plot at 5 o'clock is partially deteriorated. There is very minor discoloration in the 6 and 9 o'clock sub-registers. The end links are stamped "571" and the bracelet is stamped "78350". The bracelet is a later service replacement with scratches and stretch. The chronograph function is working at the time of cataloguing. The movement is in working order at the time of cataloging, consistent with the age of the watch. The movement has not been tested for accuracy. A service is recommended given the age of the watch.
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Lot 101Sale 17039
ROLEX, PAUL NEWMAN DAYTONA, REF. 6239Estimate: USD 100,000 - 200,000
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