Rolex Cosmograph Daytona, 6239, Silver Sunburst Panda Dial,, circa 1966

Dealer description — Vintage Watch Specialist

***NOW SOLD*** An Absolutely Stunning 1966 'Paul Newman' Reference 6239, Rolex Cosmograph Daytona With Immaculate Silver Panda Sunburst Dial. Only One Very Careful Previous Owner, Comes Complete with a period Correct Rolex Box Some Paperwork and the Original Purchase Receipt from When Purchased New in 1969. You know you've made it when a Rolex reference is nicknamed after you. The Rolex Cosmograph Daytona, especially those of the ‘Paul Newman’ variety, are some of the most sought-after vintage watches on the market. A star of both the silver screen and racing track, Newman was a forceful celebrity for much of the 20th and the beginning of the 21st century. The actor was gifted his Daytona 6239 by his wife in 1968 and became the watch he was famous for wearing throughout his time as an actor in the 1970s and 1980s. We are very pleased to be able to offer this beautiful and much sought-after one-owner watch for sale, but if you want it, be quick - a watch with this history and in this stunning and original condition will not be around for long! What’s On Offer The watch has been treasured by its one original owner who initially purchased an Omega from jewelers J W Benson, in London, but had a change of heart when the watch didn’t seem to keep accurate time. The jeweler agreed to exchange the Omega for the Rolex as at the time the Omega would have been more expensive. A stroke of genius as history would have it, as of course now, this beautiful chronograph is of much more value than the Omega would have been! You will be hard pushed to find a better example of this rare and desirable reference from Rolex. Additional information Made from Case: Steel Dial: Silver Sunburst Panda Crystal: Plexi Bracelet: Original Rolex Oyster Technical specifications Winding: Manual Movement Type: Mechanical Caliber: 722 Jewels: 17j Waterproof: n/a Power reserve: 48hrs Purchase details Condition: Superb Model Reference: 6239