Rolex Daytona 6239 Stainless steel bi-color black and silver LIMITED

Rolex Daytona Ref.6239 is the brand's first chronograph inspired by racing sports. It was born in 1963 and marked the legendary beginning of the "Cosmograph Daytona" series. This model features a 37mm stainless steel case with a signature tachymeter scale bezel. The dial is presented in classic black and silver, complemented by an "exotic" design - a cream background with Art Deco-style hour markers, and the chronograph subdials at 3 and 9 o'clock are in contrasting colors, with scales of 15, 30, 45, and 60, making it highly recognizable17. It is equipped with a manual winding Cal.722 movement, a power reserve of approximately 50 hours, and a water resistance of 30 meters, showing the precision craftsmanship of early chronographs410.

This watch is known worldwide for being worn by movie star Paul Newman. His privately owned 6239 set a record for a watch at auction in 2017 for $17.8 million and was known as the “Paul Newman Daytona”12. The caseback is often engraved with a personalized inscription, such as the Newman model with a message from his wife, “Drive Carefully ME”, giving it a unique emotional value2. As a rare model produced in limited quantities in the early days, the 6239 has become a highly sought-after treasure in the collectors’ circle due to its celebrity effect and historical significance, combining classic aesthetics with investment potential710.