Important Watches, Wristwatches and C...
Geneva, Hotel Des Bergues, Apr 25, 1993
LOT 78
Rolex Cosmograph Daytona "so-called "Paul Newman", Ref. 6239, produced from 1961 to 1988, the first model with screwed buttons in 1976 and the first "Paul Newman" in 1970. Fine stainless steel gentleman's wristwatch with round button chronograph, registers and tachometer, and stainless steel Oyster bracelet.
CHF 12,000 - 13,000
C. polished, satined, screwed back and crown, waterproof, tachometer graduation on the bezel. D. bicolour white and black with radiumed indexes + auxiliary dials for the seconds, the 12 hours and 30 minutes registers. "Bâton" radiumed steel hands. M. 13" ' rhodiumed, 17 jewels, lever escapement, monometallic balance, self-compensating Breguet balance-spring. Dial, case and movement signed. In very good condition. Diam. 37 mm.
