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Rolex · Daytona

Cosmograph Daytona

Ref. 6239 — “Paul Newman

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First reference to carry 'Cosmograph'. The exotic Art-Deco 'Paul Newman' dials command enormous premiums and are among the most faked dials in watch collecting.

At a glance

Brand
Rolex
Collection
Daytona
Reference
6239
Production
1963–1969
Caliber
722 / 722-1
Case diameter
37mm
Case material
Stainless steel

Related references

Reference family timeline

Every generation in this lineage in production order. Spans are as documented; an open end means the reference is current or its end year is not established.

  1. 6238Pre-Daytona

    Cosmograph Daytona · 72B / 722

    1963–1969
  2. 6239Paul Newman

    Cosmograph Daytona · 722 / 722-1

    1963–1969This reference
  3. 6241Paul Newman

    Cosmograph Daytona · 722-1

    1965–1969
  4. 6263

    Cosmograph Daytona · 727

    1969–1987
  5. 6265

    Cosmograph Daytona · 727

    1971–1987