Reference 6241 was produced approximately from 1966 to 1969. Scholars estimate that no more than 3'000 pieces were produced during the model’s manufacture period, of course only a small fraction of them bear the hallowed “Paul Newman” dial. With a dial configuration identical to Paul Newman’s “Paul Newman”, the present piece elevates the aesthetic package well above a "standard" Newman dial, as it boasts incredibly attractive mocha ‘tropical’ register beautifully aged with equal intensity and homogeneity - a true collector's dream. As with all correct ‘tropical’ dials, the white graphics inside the counters are clear and bright, indicating no unwarranted tampering.

Last appearing at auction in 2020, the present piece was in the meanwhile mechanically serviced by Bucherer. Denoting knowledge and respect for such an important timepiece, no important component was exchanged. Only the joints and the crystal have been upgraded and furthermore the old crystal still accompanies the watch, thus fully maintaining the originality of the piece while at the same time ensuring its perfect mechanical functioning. Furthermore, an Oyster bracelet was added to the piece, thus offering the possibility of wearing the piece with the more elegant leather strap or with the more sporty iconic Oyster bracelet - a further expansion of the already remarkable wearability of a Paul Newman Daytona.

"Paul Newman” dials found on 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.