Rolex Daytona 6262

Rolex Ref. 6262 inside caseback stamped 6239 A wonderfully preserved and attractive stainless steel chronograph wristwatch with black "Paul Newman" dial, bracelet, guarantee and presentation box

Manufacturer : Rolex Year : Circa 1970 Reference No : 6262 inside caseback stamped 6239 Case No : 2'475'334 Model Name : Cosmograph Daytona "Paul Newman Musketeer Material : Stainless steel Calibre : Manual, cal. 727, 17 jewels Bracelet/Strap : Stainless steel Rolex Oyster bracelet, end links stamped 271, max length 185mm Clasp/Buckle : Stainless steel Rolex deployant clasp stamped 1.71 Dimensions : 37mm Diameter Signed : Case, dial, movement and bracelet signed Accessories : Accompanied by Rolex guarantee dated December 15, 1972, product literature and original presentation box with antelope exterior by "Marroquineria Fina S.A Provenance : Christie's Geneva Rolex Daytona "Lesson One" Geneva, November 10, 2013, lot 14With an impressive provenance having been sold at the historical Rolex Daytona Lesson One auction, this tri-color reference 6262 with "Paul Newman" dial is preserved in very impressive condition. Reference 6262, along with its acrylic bezel sibling reference 6264, was produced for a few years only during the early 1970s. They were the last Daytona references to be fitted with pump pushers and were fitted with an upgraded caliber 727. Displaying a very rare variant of the “Paul Newman” dial, this tri-color reference 6262 is fitted with the so-called “Musketeer” variation. Usually, Paul Newman dials have a concentric circle pattern (azurage) on the flat subdials. However, on Musketeer dials the azurage covers only two-third of the surface; the remaining outer sector not only is smooth, but it is also sloped: a completely different subdial 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. Furthermore, the case condition is extremely noteworthy. Featuring sharp edges and satin finishes on the top of the lugs, its state of preservation is truly remarkable. The case and reference numbers between the lugs are crisp. As an even nicer touch, the watch retains its presentation box and guarantee, confirming the present timepiece was sold in Mexico. The Rolex box itself is a collectible item as it was made in Mexico, and is stamped "Marroquineria Fina S.A." with a brown antelope exterior.