Rolex Daytona 6262

Ref. 6262; inside caseback stamped 6239A stunning and well-preserved stainless steel chronograph wristwatch with “Paul Newman” exotic dial and bracelet

Manufacturer: Rolex Year: Circa 1971 Reference No: 6262; inside caseback stamped 6239 Case No: 2'548'238 Model Name: Cosmograph Daytona “Paul Newman” Material: Stainless steel Calibre: Manual, cal. 727, 17 jewels Bracelet/Strap: Stainless steel Rolex Oyster riveted bracelet, max length 200mm Clasp/Buckle: Stainless steel Rolex deployant clasp Dimensions: 36.5mm Diameter Signed: Case, dial, movement, and bracelet signed.Superbly iconic and highly sought-after, Rolex Cosmograph Daytona “Paul Newman” dials are among one of the most well-designed chronograph dials of the 1960s. Rather than the tri-color dial often seen on references 6239 and 6241, as well as some early examples of references 6262 and 6264, this slightly later ref. 6262 example boasts an extremely rare Paul Newman dial with bi-color layout - the only red being the "Daytona" text above the hour counter. Together with reference 6264, fitted with a black acrylic bezel, the metal bezel reference 6262 was the last Rolex chronograph watch to be fitted with pump pushers. Reference 6240, 6263 and 6265 all feature water resistant screw down pushers. While aesthetically similar to its predecessor reference 6239, reference 6262 was fitted with the upgraded Valjoux movement caliber 727, replacing the previous caliber 722-1. One minor aesthetic difference can be found in the slight architectural redesign of the lugs on the 6262 versus the earlier 6239 – they are slightly more elongated. Presented in superb condition from the “Ride the Wave” collection, this premium ref. 6262 with its attractive bicolor Paul Newman dial has aged ever so slightly to a pleasing ivory color, with its original crème-colored lume plots remaining full and perfectly intact. The present lot is a spectacular example of the reference for the discerning collector.