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: in fact, this dial configuration did not elicit much admiration from the clients at the time as it was deemed overly complicated and flamboyant, while Daytona users were looking for a reliable and easily readable chronograph. This is the reason behind the scarcity of this dial configuration, now re-evaluated as one of the most aesthetically pleasing and striking dial designs of all times.

Featuring a dial configuration almost identical to Paul Newman’s “Paul Newman” watch, this reference 6241 is a remarkable example offered in extremely good and honest condition of both case and dial. Of particular note is the so-called “musketeer” dial, an unusual configuration where the subsidiary counters present sloped sides rather than vertically stepped sides. While this is the standard architecture for standard dials, it is extremely rare to find Paul Newman dials with this particularity.

Another remarkable detail is the Mk 1 bezel, which is correct for reference 6241 and adds a further layer of collectability to the timepiece. It’s condition is as honest and well-preserved as the rest of the piece. While the acrylic back inserts employed in this model were less prone to cracking that the infamous bakelite inserts found on early GMTs, they nonetheless often present such issue with ageing. Thankfully, this is not the case for the present insert.