Rolex. An extremely rare and attractive stainless steel chronograph wristwatch with bracelet, guarantee and box
勞力士,極罕有及優美,不銹鋼鏈帶腕錶,配計時功能,”Cosmograph, Daytona, Paul Newman”,型號6241,由Ricciardi銷售,附證書及盒子,1969年製

SIGNED ROLEX, COSMOGRAPH, DAYTONA, PAUL NEWMAN MODEL,RETAILED BY RICCIARDI, REF. 6241, CASE NO. 1'767'520, MANUFACTURED IN 1969

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勞力士,極罕有及優美,不銹鋼鏈帶腕錶,配計時功能,”Cosmograph, Daytona, Paul Newman”,型號6241,由Ricciardi銷售,附證書及盒子,1969年製

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With Rolex original Guarantee stamped by the Argentinian retailer Joyeria Ricciardi S.A. in Buenos Aires and dated 10 December 1969. Furthermore delivered with Rolex original fitted green presentation box carrying the retailer's signature and details in gilt on the seagrass green lining inside the lid.

1969 , "Jewels have always held a unique fascination for people". As quoted in an interview with Uber Ricciardi, during which the famous jeweler retraced his family history and that of his company, which was founded by his father Luis in the 1930s in Buenos Aires.

During the early days, the beginnings are humble and the sale takes place in the 'open air' with the merchandise displayed on a bench. In a matter of years, the "Joyeria Ricciardi" business enjoys remarkable success and becomes the benchmark of excellence for the Argentinian aristocracy, the international jet set and eventually that of crowned royals.

One of the most prestigious projects of Ricciardi is the "El baston de mando", a jewel that is the symbol of the Argentinian and other South American governments.

In 1969, the year of sale of this extraordinary Paul Newman, Ricciardi opens stores in Buenos Aires, Mar del Plata, and Paris, as indicated on the inside of the watch's box. In fact, Ricciardi, a company so proud of its name, not only engraves the inside of the box of its Daytonas, but also the case itself. For example, underneath the lugs, one can find the Ricciardi serial number, branded by a complex punching process. It represents a true mark of originality, whilst also a prestigious and successful customization system.

This historical treasure comes not only with the original box with the interior personalization by Ricciardi, but also with its original guarantee from 1969 bearing the serial number 1.767.520.

Beyond its historic importance, this watch is a prime example of the steel Paul Newman 6241. The spectacular dial displays pristine tritium markers and all parts of the watch are contemporary.

This lot is published in the Ultimate Rolex Daytona, Pucci Papaleo ed., pp. 232-235.