As the originator of Rolex's legendary chronograph, the Ref. 6239 Daytona was launched in 1963. It is the first watch named "Daytona" and is designed for racing sports. It is equipped with an iconic tachymeter scale and a manual winding movement19. This stainless steel version has a diameter of 36-37 mm and is equipped with a classic white or black "Exotic Dial". The sub-dial uses Art Deco style fonts, contrasting minute tracks and red "DAYTONA" logo, showing the essence of retro aesthetics39. It is equipped with a Valjoux 72 or 722 manual winding movement with a 12-hour chronograph function. The pump-type button design highlights the pure tool attributes of the first generation Daytona310.
This watch is famous all over the world because it was worn by movie star Paul Newman. His personal 6239 set an auction record of US$17.8 million, establishing its status as the "king of watches"39. There are very few original white/black dial versions left, and most of them are accompanied by traces of time. The complete set with original box and certificate is even more precious, with market estimates ranging from hundreds of thousands of dollars to millions of dollars. 39. This watch is not only a hall-level timepiece pursued by collectors, but also a symbol of racing culture and luxury watch history.
