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拍品专文
Of impressive quality, the present wristwatch distinguishes itself through its rare and attractive cream exotic “Paul Newman” dial and accompanying Rolex Guarantee dated 10 January 1972. With an attractive case of striking proportions, the timepiece is assembled with the iconic Valjoux movement caliber 722-1 and a bezel graduated to 200 units, made standard for the reference in 1967 once brought down from 300 units, all corresponding with the serial number of the timepiece.
Introduced during the 1960s, the Rolex Cosmograph was named following the fervor surrounding outer space travel. Later bearing the inscription Daytona, due to Rolex’s involvement with the celebrated International Speedway, the popularity of the chronograph soared throughout the years, leading it to become an icon and source of great fascination.
With the ending production of the reference 6238, the 6239 differed through its metallic bezel with engraved tachometer scale enhancing the legibility of the bi-color dial. Built with two push down chronograph buttons, the timepiece was assembled in stainless steel, 14 or 18K gold.
With the ending production of the reference 6238, the Cosmograph was subject to research in order to enhance its commercial appeal. It is around 1967 that the fist chronographs, such as the present example, were provided with exotic dials bearing a new tridimensional graphic layout. Diverting from standard dials, the background of the outer fifths of a second division marched the subsidiary registers, both slightly sunken with regards to the central surface of the dial. Furthermore, square shaped hour indexes were applied instead of the common baton indexes.
Originally offered to customers as an alternative, “exotic” dials arose to fame once the celebrated actor Paul Newman was seen wearing a Daytona chronograph with such a dial in a publicity shoot. Following their discontinuation, Rolex chronographs with “exotic” dials have become undisputed icons in the world of vintage watch collecting and timepieces retaining such an attractive condition as well as their guarantee have become part of the most prized trophies for astute collectors.
Introduced during the 1960s, the Rolex Cosmograph was named following the fervor surrounding outer space travel. Later bearing the inscription Daytona, due to Rolex’s involvement with the celebrated International Speedway, the popularity of the chronograph soared throughout the years, leading it to become an icon and source of great fascination.
With the ending production of the reference 6238, the 6239 differed through its metallic bezel with engraved tachometer scale enhancing the legibility of the bi-color dial. Built with two push down chronograph buttons, the timepiece was assembled in stainless steel, 14 or 18K gold.
With the ending production of the reference 6238, the Cosmograph was subject to research in order to enhance its commercial appeal. It is around 1967 that the fist chronographs, such as the present example, were provided with exotic dials bearing a new tridimensional graphic layout. Diverting from standard dials, the background of the outer fifths of a second division marched the subsidiary registers, both slightly sunken with regards to the central surface of the dial. Furthermore, square shaped hour indexes were applied instead of the common baton indexes.
Originally offered to customers as an alternative, “exotic” dials arose to fame once the celebrated actor Paul Newman was seen wearing a Daytona chronograph with such a dial in a publicity shoot. Following their discontinuation, Rolex chronographs with “exotic” dials have become undisputed icons in the world of vintage watch collecting and timepieces retaining such an attractive condition as well as their guarantee have become part of the most prized trophies for astute collectors.