Lot 132A
An exceedingly rare and attractive stainless steel chronograph wristwatch with "Paul Newman" dial and bracelet, retailed by Tiffany & Co.
Sold
CHF540,500
Est CHF300,000 - CHF600,000
Live Auction
THE GENEVA WATCH AUCTION: EIGHT
ARTIST
Rolex
Size
36.5mm Diameter
Description

Year: Circa 1969
Reference No: 6239
Case No: 1'781'949
Model Name: Cosmograph Daytona
Material: Stainless steel
Calibre: Manual, cal. 727, 17 jewels
Bracelet/Strap: Stainless steel Rolex Oyster bracelet, reference 7205, end links stamped 60, max length 195mm
Clasp/Buckle: Stainless steel Rolex deployant clasp stamped 3.69
Accessories: Accompanied by Tiffany & Co. letter confirming the present watch was sold by the Tiffany & Co. boutique in New York in April 1969, a copy of Ultimate Rolex Daytona by Pucci Papaleo with the present watch on the cover and Rolex presentation box.

Signature
Case, dial, movement and bracelet
Literature
The present watch is prominently illustrated in Ultimate Rolex Daytona by Pucci Papaleo, pp. 180 to 183.