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Rolex

Ref. 6239, caseback stamped "6242" to the inside

Cosmograph Daytona "Paul Newman Musketeer"

勞力士,非常罕有,精鋼計時鏈帶腕錶,備「Paul Newman Musketeer」錶盤。

估價
CHF150,000 - 300,000
€162,000 - 324,000
$188,000 - 377,000
CHF273,050
拍品詳情
製造商
Rolex
年份
Circa 1969
型號
6239, caseback stamped "6242" to the inside
錶殼號碼
2'046'790
型號名稱
Cosmograph Daytona "Paul Newman Musketeer"
材料
Stainless steel
機芯
Manual, cal. 722-1, 17 jewels
錶帶/ 錶鏈
Stainless steel Rolex Oyster riveted bracelet stamped "7205" and "57" to the endlinks, max length 200 mm
錶扣
Stainless steel Rolex deployant clasp stamped "4 66"
尺寸
37mm Diameter
簽名
Case, dial, movement and clasp signed
圖錄文章
A superbly collectible example of ref. 6239, this watch sports two remarkable details.

First and foremost, it features one of rarest and most collectible declinations of the “Paul Newman” dial: the so-called “Musketeer” variation. Usually, Paul Newman dials have a concentric circle pattern (azurage) all the way to the edge of the sunken subdials, which present vertical “walls” . However, on Musketeer dials the azurage covers only two-third of the dials; the remaining outer sector is smooth and gently slopes up to the main dial surface: a completely different design than the standard one. The present dial is preserved in outstanding condition with round luminous dots that are intact and have aged with light patina. The outer track has barely any signs of ageing as well which is very rare for this dial variant. Musketeer Paul Newmans appear to occur throughout the 2’xxx’xxx range, with examples sold by Phillips ranging from 2’036’574 to 2’737’249.

In addition to this, intellectual intrigue is found within the caseback, which is stamped with the never-produced reference 6242. Employing non-matching case references within the back of vintage Daytonas is a well-documented Rolex custom which adds intrigue to the piece. In this instance, however the reference is a never produced one and possibly intended for the unreleased vintage Yachtmaster, whose Daytona-based prototype indeed bears ref. 6242 inside its back

On top of this, the piece is offered in superb condition, with a dial that is practically pristine, featuring unmolested tritium accents - which have acquired a lovely warmth with time - and a virtually flawless surface.

Rolex

Swiss | 1905
Founded in 1905 England by Hans Wilsdorf and Alfred Davis as Wilsdorf & Davis, it soon became known as the Rolex Watch Company in 1915, moving its headquarters to Geneva in 1919. Like no other company, the success of the wristwatch can be attributed to many of Rolex's innovations that made them one of the most respected and well-known of all luxury brands. These innovations include their famous "Oyster" case — the world's first water resistant and dustproof watch case, invented in 1926 — and their "Perpetual" — the first reliable self-winding movement for wristwatches launched in 1933. They would form the foundation for Rolex's Datejust and Day-Date, respectively introduced in 1945 and 1956, but also importantly for their sports watches, such as the Explorer, Submariner and GMT-Master launched in the mid-1950s.One of its most famous models is the Cosmograph Daytona. Launched in 1963, these chronographs are without any doubt amongst the most iconic and coveted of all collectible wristwatches. Other key collectible models include their most complicated vintage watches, including references 8171 and 6062 with triple calendar and moon phase, "Jean Claude Killy" triple date chronograph models and the Submariner, including early "big-crown" models and military-issued variants.
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