Rolex Cosmograph Daytona 'Paul Newman' Reference 6239
Record status
Individual type · partial
Period
1960s
Maker / issuer
RolexThis Rolex reference 6239, known as the 'Paul Newman' Daytona, is a chronograph wristwatch featuring a stainless steel case and bracelet. The watch is defined by its tri-color black dial, which includes a stepped outer track and contrasting sub-dials with square-tipped markers and Art Deco-style fonts.
The steel bezel is engraved with a tachymeter scale, and the case incorporates side-mounted pushers for the chronograph function. According to the provided information, the reference 6239 models with the 'Paul Newman' dial configuration represent less than 15 percent of the total production for this reference, with estimates suggesting fewer than 2,500 examples exist. Detailed specifications regarding the internal mechanical movement, specific case dimensions, and bracelet references are not provided in the source documentation.
Evidence at a glance
- Linked sources
- 1
- Photograph views
- 1
- Catalogue references
- 0
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Technical characteristics
- Type
- Chronograph wristwatch
- Maker
- Rolex
- Model
- Cosmograph Daytona 'Paul Newman'
- Reference
- 6239
- Case Material
- Stainless steel
- Dial Features
- Stepped outer track
- Place recorded
- Switzerland
- Maker / attribution
- Rolex
- Production Estimate
- Less than 2500 units
- Production Percentage
- Less than 15 percent
Design
- Visible features
- • Tri-color black dial with lighter sub-dials • Tachymeter scale engraved on the steel bezel • Square-tipped markers on sub-dials • Art Deco style numerals on sub-dials
- Condition and Authenticity
- The source documentation explicitly states that there is no available information regarding the current physical condition of the watch, its history of service, or the originality of its internal components. Furthermore, no functional data has been provided regarding the performance of the watch movement. The source hosting the data specifies that it has not performed any independent assessment or verification regarding the authenticity of the parts or the claims presented.
- Case and Dial Configuration
- The watch features a stainless steel case paired with a matching steel bracelet. The dial is characterized by its tri-color scheme, set against a black background. A key visual element is the stepped outer track, which frames the dial and serves as a distinguishing feature of this configuration. The sub-dials utilize square-tipped markers and Art Deco-style fonts, providing a distinct aesthetic. The steel bezel is integrated with a tachymeter scale, and the case features standard chronograph pushers on the side to operate the stopwatch functionality.
- Historical Context and Production
- The reference 6239 marks the inception of the Daytona line and the associated 'Paul Newman' dial design. The rarity of this specific configuration is noted, with production estimates indicating that these specific dials were limited to a small segment of the total reference 6239 output. Current research suggests that less than 15 percent of the reference 6239 production featured this specific style. Estimates indicate that fewer than 2,500 examples of the 'Paul Newman' dial version exist,
Identification
- Reference
- 6239
- Source note
- Facts transcribed from the linked source listing or collection record. Attribution and specifications are source-reported and have not been independently authenticated.
Catalogue references
No catalogue numbers recorded. Numbers are only published once transcribed from a verified edition of a standard catalogue — they are never inferred.
Research required
- Research required: No information provided regarding the mechanical movement or service history
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