Rolex. A rare and attractive 18K gold chronograph wristwatch with champagne dial
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Rolex. A rare and attractive 18K gold chronograph wristwatch with champagne dial

SIGNED ROLEX, COSMOGRAPH, DAYTONA, PAUL NEWMAN MODEL, REF. 6241, CASE NO. 1'757'864, CIRCA 1969

Closed12 May 2014

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CHF 221,000

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Rolex. A rare and attractive 18K gold chronograph wristwatch with champagne dial
Signed Rolex, Cosmograph, Daytona, Paul Newman model, ref. 6241, case no. 1'757'864, circa 1969
Cal. 722 mechanical movement, 17 jewels, champagne dial, applied square numerals with luminous accents, luminous hands, outer gilt fifths of a second divisions on black chapter ring, three engine-turned black subsidiary dials for constant seconds, 30 minutes and 12 hours registers, tonneau-shaped water-resistant-type case, black bezel calibrated for 200 units, screw back, screw down crown, two round chronograph buttons in the band, case, dial and movement signed
37.5 mm. diam.

Specialist note

Fresh to the market, the present reference 6241 stands out by its exceptional condition and originality as it was consigned by the original owner. Always kept within the same family, this example has been well preserved and looked after during its entire lifetime.