Rolex. A fine and rare stainless steel manual wind chronograph wristwatch with exotic 'Paul Newman' panda dial Model: Cosmograph Daytona 'Paul Newman' Reference: 6262 Date: Circa 1969 Movement: 17-jewel Valjoux Cal.727 manual wind, column wheel chronograph, adjusted to 3 positions Dial: Cream, applied polished block hour markers, white 1/5th second division to black surround, black subsidiary dials at 3, 6 and 9 for seconds, 30 minute and 12 hour recording, polished baton hands with luminous inserts, white arrow tipped chronograph hand Case: Brushed and polished round, screw down back, inside back stamped C.R.S, screw down crown flanked by twin pushers, No.2390821 Strap/Bracelet: Grey faux crocodile leather Buckle/Clasp: Signed plated buckle Signed: Case, dial & movement Size: 36mm Accompaniments: Rolex pouch Footnotes: First appearing in the early 1960s, this 'exotic' dial manufactured by Singer was renamed the 'Paul Newman' by collectors after the American actor wore the watch in promotional posters for the film 'Winning' and throughout his private life. Arguably no other watch has ever captured the imagination of the collector's world in the same way that the Paul Newman Rolex Daytona has. In recent years this model in all its different incarnations has built up an almost mythical reputation. With its iconic design and the photos on Paul Newman's wrist the exotic Daytona dial truly represents the dream of watch collecting. The reference 6262 was manufactured for one year only in 1970 and was a transitional model. It was the last of the Daytona line up to be equipped with screw down buttons. This lot is subject to the following lot symbols: Ω Ω VAT on imported items at the prevailing rate on Hammer Price and Buyer's Premium. For further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com