{"product_id":"daytona-paul-newman-6239","title":"Daytona 'Paul Newman' 6239","description":"\u003cp class=\"SectionHeading\"\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-US\"\u003eAn Early Paul Newman. A Landmark Daytona.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-US\" style=\"font-size: 11.0pt; line-height: 112%;\"\u003eFew watches have achieved the mythical status of the Rolex Cosmograph Daytona “Paul Newman”. This exceptional Reference 6239 from 1967, serial 1626XXX, takes us back to the very beginning of that story. The watch features an early first series case with the earliest three colour Exotic dial configuration.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-US\" style=\"font-size: 11.0pt; line-height: 112%;\"\u003eReference 6239, together with the 6241, was one of the first Daytona models with pump pushers available with the exotic Paul Newman dial. This early example comes from the beginning of the Paul Newman Daytona era.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-US\" style=\"font-size: 11.0pt; line-height: 112%;\"\u003eWhat makes this watch particularly special and rare is its place within that early production. With its 1.62 million serial, first series case and earliest three colour dial configuration, this is an early Paul Newman Daytona. Representing the beginning of what would eventually become one of the most collectible \u003cspan style=\"mso-spacerun: yes;\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003edial designs in vintage Rolex watch collecting.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"SectionHeading\"\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-US\"\u003eThe Dial That Defines the Watch\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-US\" style=\"font-size: 11.0pt; line-height: 112%;\"\u003eAt the heart of this 6239 is its first series three colour Exotic dial. The dial features a deep black base with three contrasting white subdials, a red outer track and the red Daytona signature above the hour counter. At 6 o’clock is the large “T SWISS T” signature.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-US\" style=\"font-size: 11.0pt; line-height: 112%;\"\u003eIt is this contrast that gives the early Paul Newman dial so much of its character. Black, white and red come together in a layout that is immediately recognizable, yet remarkably balanced. The applied steel indexes retain tritium at their inner ends, complemented by steel baton hour and minute hands with tritium.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-US\" style=\"font-size: 11.0pt; line-height: 112%;\"\u003eThe result is one of the most important dial configurations found on an early Daytona.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"SectionHeading\"\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-US\"\u003eFirst Series Details\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-US\" style=\"font-size: 11.0pt; line-height: 112%;\"\u003eThe early character of the watch continues beyond the dial. Surrounding it is the first series MK1 steel tachymeter bezel, graduated to 300 units per hour and in intervals of one unit up to 100. This is a period correct bezel. Also period correct are the P3 steel pump pushers.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"SectionHeading\"\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-US\"\u003eThe Calibre 722-1\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-US\" style=\"font-size: 11.0pt; line-height: 112%;\"\u003eInside beats the manually wound Rolex calibre 722-1, a 17-jewel chronograph movement. Contemporary to the production period of the watch, its bridge has the signature “MONTRES ROLEX S.A. · GENEVA.”\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"SectionHeading\"\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-US\"\u003eJubilee Bracelet\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-US\" style=\"font-size: 11.0pt; line-height: 112%;\"\u003eThe watch comes with a Jubilee bracelet, fitted with 74 end links and carrying a production marking of 1\/70. Its signed clasp is marked “Patented \u0026amp; Registered.”\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"SectionHeading\"\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-US\"\u003eAn Important Early Paul Newman\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-US\" style=\"font-size: 11.0pt; line-height: 112%;\"\u003eAn early 1.62m serial. A first series 6239 case. The earliest three colour Exotic dial. First series steel bezel. P3 pump pushers. And the manually wound calibre 722-1.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-US\" style=\"font-size: 11.0pt; line-height: 112%;\"\u003eThis is more than just a beautiful and rare vintage Daytona. It represents the early days of the Paul Newman dial, which would later become one of the most iconic designs in vintage Rolex collecting.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-US\" style=\"font-size: 11.0pt; line-height: 112%;\"\u003eAn early Paul Newman, from the beginning of the legend. An absolute banger of a grail watch. Enjoy the pictures!\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Rolex","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":58381293158735,"sku":null,"price":295000.0,"currency_code":"CHF","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0934\/2359\/9951\/files\/PN13.jpg?v=1785835440","url":"https:\/\/www.lazulivintagewatches.com\/products\/daytona-paul-newman-6239","provider":"Lazuli Vintage Watches","version":"1.0","type":"link"}