Rolex Paul Newman Daytona Reference 6239 with Box, Letter of Provenance and Service Receipt

This is a rare Rolex “Paul Newman” Daytona Reference 6239 with “Mark 1” black dial. It is from the earliest run of “Paul Newman” or “Exotic” dial Cosmograph Daytonas.

The Mark 1 Paul Newman Daytonas feature a larger “T SWISS T” below 6:00, the 300 Units Per Hour bezel, and feature a thin seconds register hand plus flared minute and hour register hands.

The is very nice and attractive example. The rare 300 bezel appears unpolished while the case appears to be lightly polished. The serial number is 1.59 million dating to circa 1967.

The watch comes with box, a letter of provenance, and service papers. It previously came from the original owner who purchased the watch new in Mexico. The Jubilee bracelet is an “Hecho en Mexico” bracelet. This is a rare opportunity to own a Rolex “Paul Newman” Daytona with black dial.

SOLD (Item A00313)