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Rolex. A Fine Stainless Steel Chronograph Wristwatch with Bracelet
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Rolex. A Fine Stainless Steel Chronograph Wristwatch with Bracelet

SIGNED ROLEX, COSMOGRAPH, DAYTONA, PAUL NEWMAN MODEL, REF. 6241, CASE NO. 1'765'371, MANUFACTURED IN 1967

Closed13 June 2012

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Rolex. A Fine Stainless Steel Chronograph Wristwatch with Bracelet
Signed Rolex, Cosmograph, Daytona, Paul Newman Model, Ref. 6241, Case No. 1'765'371, Manufactured in 1967
Cal. 722-1 automatic movement, 17 jewels, silvered matte dial, square numerals, luminous accents, outer black calibrated 1/5th seconds ring, three black engine-turned subsidiary dials for 30 minute and 12 hour registers, constant seconds, tonneau-shaped water-resistant-type case, black bezel calibrated for 200 units per hour, two round chronograph buttons in the band, screw down crown and inscribed screw back, stainless steel Rolex Oyster link bracelet and deployant clasp, case, dial and movement signed
37mm diam.

Specialist note

The Reference 6241 was introduced in to the market in the early 1960's and remained in production until 1969. Available in stainless steel, 14k and 18k gold, it was fitted with the non-Oyster chronograph buttons and a bezel with black plastic insert.

Reference 6241 is illustrated in 100 Years of Rolex by F. & G. Mondani, 2008, pgs. 125-127.