Rolex “6239 Paul Newman” Daytona

Description

Offered here is a lovely example of Rolex Daytona, Ref. 6239, circa 1968, fit with an exotic dial, nicknamed the “Paul Newman” Daytona, due to the fact that the famous actor favored wearing the Rolex Daytona with the exotic dial, and can be seen in many photographs wearing the watch.  This example is outfitted with a tri-color reverse-panda dial and pump pushers.

The condition of this Daytona is great. The case is very strong, with thick and even lugs, lightly polished in the past. The dial is in beautiful condition, with no major wear or scratches, showing light aging/patina around the chapter ring under a loupe.  Likewise, the original tritium lume is still present on both dial and hands, with beautiful and puffy, yellow plots, and no visible loss whatsoever.

The watch comes on a slightly later Rolex folded-link 7836/19 bracelet with 257 endlinks, dated to 1972, and has 11 full links with light stretch.