Cosmograph Daytona · Nickname guide
The vintage exotic-dial Daytona — among the most valuable wristwatches ever sold.
Reference
6239 / 6241 / 6263 / 6265
Years
1963–1987
Also called
Exotic dial
Bezel / dial
Tachymeter, exotic dial
Below: what makes the Paul Newman (6239 / 6241 / 6263 / 6265) distinctive, what to verify before buying, and how it fits the Naples collector scene.
The “exotic” dials — with block markers, a contrasting sub-dial ring, and Art-Deco numerals — were slow sellers when new. They became legendary after Paul Newman was repeatedly photographed wearing the 6239 his wife gave him. His own watch's 2017 auction result rewrote the market.
“Paul Newman” describes the dial, not a single reference: it can appear on several 1960s–70s manual-wind Daytona references, each with its own desirability.
What to verify
In Naples
A genuine Paul Newman is a museum-grade purchase that belongs with a vetted specialist and auction-level authentication, wherever the buyer lives. We include it for reference and education — not as something to buy casually from any seller in Naples or elsewhere.
We are an independent reference, not a dealer: we cannot sell you a Paul Newman or appraise one. What we can do is help you read the reference and know what separates a correct example from a cobbled-together one.
Paul Newman FAQ
The exotic dial — an Art-Deco layout with block markers and a contrasting sub-dial track — fitted to certain vintage manual-wind Daytona references. The name comes from the actor who famously wore one.
His personal 6239 sold at auction in 2017 for 17.8 million dollars including premium, making it one of the most valuable wristwatches ever sold.
No. It refers to the exotic dial, which appears across several 1960s–70s manual-wind Daytona references (6239, 6241, 6263, 6265 and others), each valued differently.
Naples has an active Rolex market through retail, boutiques, and private sales — but Naples Rolex is an independent reference, not a dealer. We don't sell or broker watches. Use this guide to verify a Paul Newman before you buy, wherever you find it.