Rolex Daytona 6262 Paul Newman Panda Dial

Crafted in a bygone era, this Rolex Daytona Reference 6262 from 1970 has gracefully withstood the test of time. Its condition, for its age, is an ode to the meticulous care and reverence it has received over the years. Every facet of this watch has been preserved with utmost devotion, allowing it to retain its charm and functionality. This particular dial has a subtle, barely noticeable stripe between the 9 and 6 o'clock subdials. However most importantly the tritium lume-plots are perfectly intact, original and creamy colored, matching to the hands precisely. The riveted Oyster bracelet 7205 is stamped from the same year, 1970.

One of the most distinguishing features of this Rolex Daytona is its iconic "Paul Newman" dial. Introduced in 1963; but they were not exactly flying off the shelves. Two years later Rolex introduced an extra dial option with some art-deco design features and an overall different look, dubbed by Rolex 'Exotic dial'; but obviously better known for its unofficial nickname.

The Reference 6262 is the second iteration of the Daytona with the "Exotic Dial" option and was only produced for one year (1970 until 1971). And as much as it looks identical, from the outside, as its predecessor there are quite a few changes on the inside. The upgraded Valjoux 727 movement for example. The base 722 found in the 6239 beats at 18,000 vibrations per hour, whilst the new 727 runs at 21,600 beats per hour.

Dial: white

Caliber: cal. 727 mechanical, 17 jewels

Case: stainless steel, screw down case back

Case number: 2’750’791

Closure: stainless steel Rolex Oyster bracelet with folding clasp

Size: 37 mm diameter, bracelet circumference is approximately 190 mm

Signed: case, dial and movement

ATTENTION PLEASE: Dear Valued customers, for Japanese Mechanism watches, MATERIALS and MOVEMENTS can differ from the Swiss Mechanism watches. (The features in the list are prepared for Swiss Mechanism watches.)