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Lot Essay
The present privately owned reference 6241 represents the all too rare opportunity to obtain a superbly preserved Rolex Cosmographs with Paul Newman dial.
Amongst the most highly coveted timepieces, the Rolex Daytona has established itself as a true icon within the world of watch collecting. From its origination, the model has encountered a multitude of variations from dials to cases and movements, all illustrating the incessant quest for innovations of Rolex, while staying true to its heritage.
A strong favorite for many, the present chronograph features a very coveted black Paul Newman dial contrasting with the white subsidiary registers. Enhancing its appeal by its well preserved stainless steel case, with well-defined proportions and edges and a correct stainless steel case back stamped 6241. The present wristwatch is doubtlessly a very attractive and rare example of the reference.
Reference 6241
Reference 6241 was introduced into the market in the mid-1960s and remained in production until around 1969. Available in stainless steel of 2250 pieces, 300 pieces in 18k gold and 450 pieces in 14k gold, it was fitted with the 'non-Oyster' or 'non-screw down' chronograph buttons and a bezel with black plastic insert, the tachymeter scale printed in white. The dials featured the designations 'Rolex Cosmograph' but not always the "Daytona".
Amongst the most highly coveted timepieces, the Rolex Daytona has established itself as a true icon within the world of watch collecting. From its origination, the model has encountered a multitude of variations from dials to cases and movements, all illustrating the incessant quest for innovations of Rolex, while staying true to its heritage.
A strong favorite for many, the present chronograph features a very coveted black Paul Newman dial contrasting with the white subsidiary registers. Enhancing its appeal by its well preserved stainless steel case, with well-defined proportions and edges and a correct stainless steel case back stamped 6241. The present wristwatch is doubtlessly a very attractive and rare example of the reference.
Reference 6241
Reference 6241 was introduced into the market in the mid-1960s and remained in production until around 1969. Available in stainless steel of 2250 pieces, 300 pieces in 18k gold and 450 pieces in 14k gold, it was fitted with the 'non-Oyster' or 'non-screw down' chronograph buttons and a bezel with black plastic insert, the tachymeter scale printed in white. The dials featured the designations 'Rolex Cosmograph' but not always the "Daytona".