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Rolex
Ref. 6263 inside case back stamped 6239
Oyster Cosmograph "Paul Newman Panda"
A fine, extremely rare and very attractive stainless steel chronograph wristwatch with "tropical" mocha-colored outer minute track, bracelet and box
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The nickname "Panda" originates from the dial's exotic black and white color scheme which mimics its namesake. Due to the model's unpopularity at the time of production, only a very limited number of pieces were ever manufactured. As a result, the "Panda" is increasingly rare and sought-after today.
As Rolex scholarship becomes increasingly widespread and transparent, the standards in quality have become incredibly rigorous. The collecting community dissects and analyzes each nuance of a watch when it appears on the market - from the spacing of the Rolex font, to the inside case back - and it is imperative that all components are correct. It comes with great surprise, and immense pleasure, when a watch such as the present example arrives in such original and complete condition
Consigned by an important collector, this marvel bears all the correct details of a "Mk 1" Paul Newman Panda with 2.085 million serial number. The first, and most striking detail, is the "Mk 1" dial, which features thin "Rolex Oyster Cosmograph" text without any serifs. The "Paul Newman Panda" generally features three subtly different dial configurations in accordance to the serial number, and later examples display sharp serifs to the text.
Most importantly, the dial features a beautiful outer minute track that over time, has turned from black to a rich mocha tone that contrasts wonderfully with the warm grainé surface. The white dial too, has 'turned' a beautiful ivory tone. The luminous remains round and intact.
Other important details are the "Mk 1 millerighe” pushers, which were only fitted to the earliest 6263s. The case back, produced by C.R.S Spillman and stamped 6239, is correct, as scholarship suggests that early 6263s were fitted with the left over case backs of reference 6239 and 6241. The bracelet too, is stamped 2.70 with the correct 71N end links, confirming its originality to the rest of the watch.
All these subtleties come together to complete the story of the "Mk 1" Paul Newman Panda. Truly a sight to behold, its absolute rarity, combined with dashing looks renders it among the most impressive "Mk 1" Paul Newmans to grace the market in the past years.
Rolex
Swiss | 1905Founded in 1905 England by Hans Wilsdorf and Alfred Davis as Wilsdorf & Davis, it soon became known as the Rolex Watch Company in 1915, moving its headquarters to Geneva in 1919. Like no other company, the success of the wristwatch can be attributed to many of Rolex's innovations that made them one of the most respected and well-known of all luxury brands. These innovations include their famous "Oyster" case — the world's first water resistant and dustproof watch case, invented in 1926 — and their "Perpetual" — the first reliable self-winding movement for wristwatches launched in 1933. They would form the foundation for Rolex's Datejust and Day-Date, respectively introduced in 1945 and 1956, but also importantly for their sports watches, such as the Explorer, Submariner and GMT-Master launched in the mid-1950s.
One of its most famous models is the Cosmograph Daytona. Launched in 1963, these chronographs are without any doubt amongst the most iconic and coveted of all collectible wristwatches. Other key collectible models include their most complicated vintage watches, including references 8171 and 6062 with triple calendar and moon phase, "Jean Claude Killy" triple date chronograph models and the Submariner, including early "big-crown" models and military-issued variants.