Superbly iconic and highly sought after, Rolex Cosmograph Daytona “Paul Newman” dials are among one of the most well-designed of all times. Introduced towards the end of the 1960’s, the ref. 6262 was released together with its acrylic bezel peer ref. 6264. Considered as a transitional reference, with both models featuring yet pump pushers, they featured an upgraded cal. 727. The production of the reference seized around 1972, making way for two new references with upgraded screw-down pushers, ref. 6263 & 6265. It is estimated that throughout the 9 year production span of references featuring pump pushers, ref. 6239, 6241, 6262 & 6264, only 16,300 examples were produced with approximately 1,120 encased in yellow gold.

Featuring a stunning and well-preserved dial, the present ref. 6262 “Paul Newman” in stainless steel is without a doubt desirable. Bearing a 2.6 million serial from circa 1971, the dial is kept clean with the absence of red ascents on the outer minute track mostly seen in earlier references fitted with “Paul Newman” dials. The present features the covetable “Panda” non-oyster dial, correct for pump pusher references. Extremely attractive, the dial has been preserved in excellent overall condition with a clean surface and uninterrupted luminous plots. To further enhance the originality of this present example, it features the correct Twinlock 600 crown, 271 endlinks with 7835,19 bracelet, which are all correct for the specific reference. Furthermore, the present timepiece was purchased by the original owner during a trip to Hong Kong in the early 1970's.