Rolex 'Lemon Paul Newman' Daytona, Ref. 6264 | A yellow gold chronograph wristwatch | Circa 1970
Rolex
'Lemon Paul Newman' Daytona, Ref. 6264
A yellow gold chronograph wristwatch
Circa 1970
Dial: Exotic tri-colour “Lemon”
Calibre: cal. Valjoux 727 manual winding, 17 jewels
Case: 18k yellow gold, screw-down back
Case number: 2'357'483
Closure: brown calfskin Sotheby's branded strap and 18k yellow gold Rolex pin buckle
Dimensions: 37mm
Signed: case, dial and movement
Box: no
Papers: no
Accessories: Rolex pouch and small cardboard Rolex boxRolex Rolex 'Lemon Paul Newman' Daytona, Ref. 6264 | A yellow gold chronograph wristwatch | Circa 1970
'Lemon Paul Newman' Daytona, Ref. 6264 | A yellow gold chronograph wristwatch | Circa 1970
Estimate:
500,000 - 1,000,000 GBP Lot sold:
1,003,000
GBP Rolex
'Lemon Paul Newman' Daytona, Ref. 6264
A yellow gold chronograph wristwatch
Circa 1970
Dial: Exotic tri-colour “Lemon”
Calibre: cal. Valjoux 727 manual winding, 17 jewels
Case: 18k yellow gold, screw-down back
Case number: 2'357'483
Closure: brown calfskin Sotheby's branded strap and 18k yellow gold Rolex pin buckle
Dimensions: 37mm
Signed: case, dial and movement
Box: no
Papers: no
Accessories: Rolex pouch and small cardboard Rolex box Condition report
Movement: Valjoux Caliber 727, winding and running with chronograph operating.
Dial: excellent condition with little if any signs of wear. All lume plots present, glow under UV light but quickly fades. Some very light scratching to hands and light oxidization. Lume on hands matches creamy colour of plots. Minor spotting to 9 o’clock subsidiary dial at first index below 15.
Case: Minor and superficial scratches to case throughout. Retains full factory proportions with little if any signs of polishing. Dark oxidization present next to pushers and crowns, suggesting lack of use and likely kept in a safe for a long period of time. Lugs retain strong and even brushed satin finish and high polish on adjacent facet. Underside of lugs show some light scratching, likely from removal of springbars. Hallmarks retain strong and deep edges, the same goes for case numbers and reference numbers between the lugs. Small dent to the reverse of case and on the case band next to winding crown.
Bezel: Likely replaced in a service (watchmaker inscription to inside caseback). Appears to be a MK.III insert in black acrylic.
Crystal: some minor scratching so surface
Caseback: signed Rolex, Geneva hallmarks for 18K yellow gold with a hammerhead Poinçon de Maître no.136 (C.R. Spillman & Co. SA). Watchmaker inscription to inside caseback. Some light scratching and wear to caseback, some wear to teeth on screw down back. Oyster screw down back stamped 6264 on interior.
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The lot is sold in the condition it is in at the time of sale. The online condition report is provided to assist you with assessing the condition of the lot and is for guidance purposes only. The images of the lot also form part of the online condition report for the lot provided by Sotheby's. Any reference to condition in the online condition report does not amount to a full description of condition. The online condition report may make reference to particular imperfections of the lot but you should note that the lot may have other faults not expressly referred to in the online condition report of the lot or shown in the online images of the lot (for example, the online condition report may not specify mechanical replacements or imperfections to the movement, case, dial, pendulum, separate base(s) or dome). Watches in water-resistant cases have been opened to examine movements but no warranties are made that the watches are currently water-resistant. The online condition report may not refer to all faults, restoration, alteration or adaptation but rather the online condition report is a statement of subjective, qualified opinion (for example, information regarding colour, clarity and weight of gemstones are statements of opinion only and not statements of fact). Please also note that we do not guarantee the authenticity of any individual component parts, such as wheels, hands, crowns, crystals, screws, bracelets and wrist bands, since subsequent repairs and restoration work may have resulted in the replacement of original parts. In addition, certain images of the lot provided online may not accurately reflect the actual condition of the lot (for example, the online images may represent colours and shades which are different to the lot's actual colour and shades). For these reasons, the online condition report is not an alternative to taking your own professional advice regarding the condition of the lot. Prospective buyers should also refer to the Buying at Auction guide which includes important notices concerning the type of property in this sale. In particular, please note it is the purchaser's responsibility to comply with any applicable import and export matters, particularly in relation to lots incorporating materials from endangered species. Please be advised that wristbands made of materials derived from endangered or otherwise protected species (i.e. alligator and crocodile) are not sold with the watches and are for display purposes only. We reserve the right to remove these bands prior to shipping. NOTWITHSTANDING THIS ONLINE CONDITION REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD "AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF SALE/BUSINESS APPLICABLE TO THE RESPECTIVE SALE.
