Rolex 6263

Reference 6263 'Panda Paul Newman' Daytona | A stainless steel chronograph wristwatch with tropical minute outer track and bracelet, Circa 1969 Rolex

Dial: white Caliber: cal. 727 mechanical, 17 jewels Case: stainless steel, screw down case back Case number: 2'200'231 Closure: stainless steel Rolex Oyster bracelet and folding clasp Size: 37 mm diameter, bracelet circumference approximately 190 mm Signed: case, dial and movement Box: no Papers: no This reference 6263 ‘Panda’ Paul Newman is presented fresh to the market from the original owner as a gift from his father to him. The family provenance of the present lot makes this example the ultimate trophy for a Rolex Daytona collector. The present Paul Newman Panda is fitted with a mark 1.5 Singer dial with an ivory and faded black chocolate coloring. It is fitted with the correct 5-point Rolex crown, which displays the coronet only. The reference is also recognized for its screw-down pushers for improved water resistance. The art-deco style of the font used and the hash marks with small squares found on the subsidiary dial are characteristic of "Paul Newman" style dials. The tropical mocha color patina was attained by the daily use in the sunny region of Jalisco, Mexico as stated by the collector. The Rolex ‘Paul Newman’ Daytona is named after the world-renowned endurance race ‘24 Hours of Daytona’ and to actor Paul Newman (who participated in the race with this model and featured it in several of his films), who has truly established the model’s place in history as one of the most iconic wristwatches of all time. We are pleased to offer the present lot in good condition and fresh to market, an extremely difficult feat in today’s growing vintage Rolex market.