At the beginning of the 1970s, the 6239 finally hands over the reins to its natural heir: the 6262 reference. In fact, it is a more modern chronograph which features both stylistic and mechanical changes such as the lugs’ design and a new, more accurate movement, the caliber 727, which replaces the previous caliber 722-1.

Fitted with a very rare “Musketeer Paul Newman” dial, the present lot can be considered one of the rarest, most attractive, and most desirable examples of a 6262 to appear on the market in recent years. Also known as the “Flying Saucer”, the dial features highly unusual, vessel-shaped sub-dials, with slanted outer tracks that encircle concentric circular threads at their centers. The result is a wonderful three-dimensional effect that sets this dial apart from all other Paul Newman-type dials.

Accompanied with its original Rolex guarantee, presentation box and pouch, combined with its exceptional state of preservation, the present lot is a trophy watch worthy of crowning the world’s most important collections of Rolex wristwatches.