Signed Rolex, Cosmograph, Daytona, Paul Newman Model, Ref. 6241, Case No. 1'764'828, Circa 1968

Reference 6241 was introduced in 1965, and remained in production for 5 years only, discontinued in 1969. It is distinguished by a number of traits which make it one of the most appealing vintage Rolex references: it holds historical interest being the first time the combination of black bezel and pump pushers were seen on a Daytona, and the short production run renders it one of the rarest Daytona models produced by Rolex.

To the best of our knowledge, the present example is offered for the first time on the public market, consigned by a descendant of the original owner who has preserved the watch with care over the last few decades. With a flawless dial, free of any blemishes to the pristine cream color, this watch has luminous plots to the numerals that are fully in-tact and have aged evenly throughout, a very rare occurrence. Furthermore it features the original bezel and the correct caliber 722-1, used only in the last examples of the reference – an update from Cal. 722 found on all the other examples of the model.

Considering its condition, rarity and overall stunning aesthetic, it is safe to count the present piece among the most attractive and collectable examples of reference 6241 to ever appear on the market.