Reference 6241 was produced approximately from 1966 to 1969. Scholars estimate that no more than 3000 pieces were produced during the model’s manufacture period, and only a small part of them with “Paul Newman” dials.

Nicknamed “Moka Luke”, this wristwatch pays tribute to Paul Newman’s character in the movie Cool Hand Luke. While its dial configuration is identical to Paul Newman’s “Paul Newman” watch, it also boasts mocha ‘tropical’ registers that have aged beautifully. As with all correct ‘tropical’ dials, the white graphics inside the counters are clear and bright, showing they have not been meddled with. A mix between black and brown, the registers have the potential to become even more brown, intense and rich with time. The ivory portion of the dial has also aged gracefully and exhibits an even vanilla tone. The luminous dots are intact, and display warm patina.

The “Paul Newman” dials of references 6239 and 6241 have several peculiarities. They are incredibly three dimensional, featuring a step between the outer register and the main background. Towards the end of the 1960s, the “T Swiss T” designation positioned at 6 o’clock was printed with a slight slant and thus dubbed the “sing-a-song” to collectors, which we see on this example. Later generation dials would feature a flatter “T Swiss T” script, no longer in a pyramid shape.

Other details on this timepiece include the Mk 1 bezel, which is correct for reference 6241 and gives the watch a lot of presence on the wrist. The case features bold proportions and a crisp finish on the case back.