The present watch is a simply stunning example of a Rolex reference 6241 - one of the rarest references of all Cosmograph Daytona models. Reference 6241 was launched in 1966 and remained in production only until 1969. The present example in 14 karat yellow gold is highly desirable and rare as it was sold to the American market. It is estimated that only a few hundred examples were produced during its production period.

With a serial number of 1'533'969, the present watch is most notably a few digits away from another example, the so called “The Copper Tone”, which is featured prominently in Pucci Papaleo’s “Ultimate Rolex Daytona” tome and was sold at Phillips' The Geneva Watch Auction: THREE on May 15, 2016.

Fitted with a gorgeous champagne-colored dial, when illuminated, it exhibits copper hues that perfectly match the warm, golden color of its 14 karat gold case. Further enhancing its rarity is the pure white printed graphics used within the subsidiary dials, rather than gilt printing. The “T-SWISS-T” designation at the lower edge of the dial by 6 o’clock indicates the use of tritium for the hands and luminous hour markers.

The watch retains clear and crisp hallmarks on the underside of the lugs, which is a treat to see nearly 45 years later. A noteworthy element to mention is the ‘ROW’ stamp found on the Valjoux 722 movement, which is an import code indicating the watch was indeed imported to the American market.

This sporty, yet elegant watch is in excellent overall condition making this example an ultimate trophy for discerning Daytona collectors.