Year: Circa 1968
Reference No: 6241
Case No: 1’756’531
Model Name: Cosmograph Daytona, “Paul Newman”
Material: Stainless steel
Calibre: Manual, cal. 722-1, 17 jewels
Bracelet/Strap: Stainless steel Rolex Oyster bracelet stamped "7835", end links stamped "271", max length 190mm
Clasp/Buckle: Stainless steel Rolex deployant clasp stamp "1.69"
Accessories: Accompanied by Rolex guarantee stamped Serpico & Laino, instruction manual, booklet and document holder, fitted presentation box and outer packaging.

Released in 1965, the ref. 6241 and produced until approximately 1969 for a total of four years, it is estimated by scholars and established connoisseurs that only 2,300 examples of the ref. 6241 in stainless steel were produced, making the reference one of the rarest examples from the manually-wound Daytona era. Although the entire reference alone is considerably rare, examples that feature the exotic Singer-made “Paul Newman” dials that take up a small batch from the 2,300 examples of the reference produced are extremely scarce. Fitted with a tri-coloured “Paul Newman” dial, the style is identical to Mr. Newman’s personal ref. 6239 “Paul Newman”. With a distinctive trait for exotic dials from the respective era, a keen eye may notice the slanted “T SWISS T” featured in red writing underneath the 6 o’clock position with other references featuring a flat “T SWISS T”. Moreover, the case for the reference were produced with two profiles with examples made before 1966 featuring a rounder appearance with examples later featuring a rather oval appearance. The present example Rolex Cosmograph ref. 6241 “Paul Newman” with a 1.7 million serial from circa 1968 is of the later batch of the reference featuring an oval-shaped case and a correct Mk I bezel insert is an interesting and desirable timepiece. Not only the present model is offered in excellent condition but it also accompanied by all the accessories making this “Exotic” Cosmograph one of the few known in “full set” condition.