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6 May 2017, 08:05 AM
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Watch of the Month #6: Did I hear Paul Newman...
~Paul Newman Daytona Rare Gold 6241 w/ Pump Pushers ~ We feature a rare treat for this month, a one owner Rolex Cosmograph Daytona ref. 6241 in 14kt gold with exotic dial aka Paul Newman dial and pump pushers. The owner was given the watch as a 21st birthday gift from his parents (substantiated by the engraving on the case back). It would not be overstating the fact to say that these proud parents gave their beloved son the gift of a lifetime. Even though this is a beautiful and luxurious Rolex watch, neither the owner nor his parents could have guessed in their wildest dreams that this would become one of the most sought after Rolex watches in the world because of a pleasant turn of fate. Top View-D.jpg Side profile of dial.jpg, The dial on this watch can be referred to as an "Exotic Dial" variant due to the numeral Art Deco fonts in the sub dials and the markers in between those numerals being square. Exotic dial Daytona’s were sold in much lower numbers than the standard dial version. It is believed that the exotic version took much longer to sell than the standard version because buyer preference at the time favored the simpler standard dial. , Dial only.jpg Legend has it that the exotic dial became known as the Paul Newman dial in the 1970's or 1980's. It is rumored that Paul Newman wore his personal Daytona (a gift from his wife, the actress Joanne Woodward in 1972) on the cover of a popular Italian magazine in the 1970's. Italian collectors took notice and began calling the watch the "Paul Newman" and started to seek them out. The popularity of the Paul Newman Daytona rose quickly as did prices which have surpassed the six-figure mark and based on estimates for auctions in the near future may achieve over one million dollars. Hence, an inseparable association between the exotic dial Daytona and Paul Newman was created. Link to auction http://www.christies.com/lotfinder/w...7-941b15c8f57f Exploded view of the pusher components Pusher Exploded.jpg Dial side of movement w/o Dial Movement Dial Side.jpg Assembled chronograph movement Movement assembled.jpg Side profile Crown side profile.jpg Lug Profile 1.jpg Lug Profile 2.jpg Matching 6241 Case Back Inside of Case Back.jpg 6241 Style Number Style 6241.jpg Serial Number: Produced around ’69-‘70 Serial Number Forum.jpg Bob Ridley |
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6 May 2017, 08:47 AM
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Good god....that is amazing. Thanks so much for sharing.
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6 May 2017, 09:19 AM
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I'm speechless
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6 May 2017, 09:44 AM
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Simply incredible!
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6 May 2017, 10:17 AM
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Jeebus, my mouth is watering at how awesome that is. Thanks for the detailed pics!
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6 May 2017, 10:28 AM
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Very interesting and informative
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6 May 2017, 10:44 AM
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Beautiful.
Great pictures and wonderful information as well. |
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6 May 2017, 10:55 AM
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Wow 😳 so beautiful
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6 May 2017, 01:36 PM
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That on a gold jubilee would be about a good as it gets.
Thanks for sharing that beauty, Bob! dP
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6 May 2017, 02:31 PM
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Now THAT is in a league of its own...truly unreal
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6 May 2017, 04:19 PM
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wow love the photography
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6 May 2017, 04:34 PM
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Amazing watch and magnificent pictures.
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6 May 2017, 09:41 PM
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Very nice. Thanks.
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7 May 2017, 12:12 AM
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Off-the-charts beautiful. Just sick.
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7 May 2017, 12:43 AM
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Very nice Bob, a beauty for sure.
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7 May 2017, 06:03 AM
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No words
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7 May 2017, 06:07 AM
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Pretty amazing!
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7 May 2017, 06:39 AM
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Superb
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7 May 2017, 07:41 AM
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Good gold!!!
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7 May 2017, 11:39 AM
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My grandfather had this watch in 14k on a jubilee and it was was made me love watches. You are doing great work with this one!!!
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7 May 2017, 07:32 PM
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WOW - beautiful watch
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9 May 2017, 10:22 AM
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wow.....on my 21st all i got from dear old dad was a blistering hangover....
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10 May 2017, 02:00 AM
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Amazing! Thanks for the history!
One question, should the caseback have a date stamp? Curious if some references didn't have the caseback stamp? |
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10 May 2017, 02:27 AM
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Absolutely beautiful watch!
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10 May 2017, 02:30 AM
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I love this place
 Thank you for this and for the great pictures
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11 May 2017, 07:12 AM
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Thanks for sharing! Gorgeous!
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11 May 2017, 07:23 AM
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Wow Bob! Unbelievable...
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19 October 2017, 04:36 AM
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Bob Ridley & The Gold Paul Newman-John Player Special at Revolution.Watch
https://www.revolution.watch/rolex-j...tona-ref-6241/
Here is a link to an Article that Bob Ridley wrote and was posted today at revolution.watch Great story and history about this amazing 6141 and all Newman’s. Great work Mr. Ridley and congratulations on the worldwide exposure! |
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19 October 2017, 05:01 AM
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Just gorgeous!!!
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19 October 2017, 10:48 AM
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wow, beaut!
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