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Rolex Daytona
Reference 6241 · 18k Yellow Gold
The lowest current ask for the Rolex Daytona (ref. 6241) is $51,900 at Bulang And Sons, among 12 live listings we track. The auction record is $2,800,000 (Sotheby's Geneva, 2023). Updated July 3, 2026. View lowest ask →
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About this reference
The Rolex Daytona reference 6241 in 18k yellow gold was produced between approximately 1965 and 1969. This reference is distinguished by its black acrylic tachymeter bezel and non-oyster, pump-style chronograph pushers. It houses the manual-wind Valjoux 722 or 722-1 caliber movement. Collectors prioritize this reference due to its limited production run; while roughly 3,000 units of the 6241 were manufactured across all metals, only an estimated 300 to 400 were executed in 18k yellow gold. Current secondary market valuations typically fall within the mid-to-high six-figure range, depending on condition and dial configuration. A notable variant is the "Paul Newman" John Player Special (JPS) dial, characterized by a black background with gold sub-dials. In 2023, a high-condition 18k yellow gold 6241 JPS achieved an auction price exceeding $2.5 million, reflecting the rarity of the gold case paired with the exotic dial.
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Auction track record
3 documented sales since 2022. Top hammer $2,800,000 at Sotheby's Geneva in 2023. Median hammer: $1,140,000. Most recent: $1,140,000 in 2024.
Ranks #11 of 67 Rolex auction lots we track — see all Rolex records.
Live inventory matching this reference
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Rolex Cosmograph Daytona 6262 Exotic White Dial
Ref. 6262 · Stainless Steel
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Rolex Daytona 6265
Ref. 6265 · 18k Yellow Gold
AED 697k
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Rolex Daytona 6263 "Big Red"
Ref. 6263 · Stainless Steel
AED 495k
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1979 Rolex Daytona (Ref. 6263) Silver "Big Red" Dial
Ref. 1979 · 18k Yellow Gold
AED 385k
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Rolex Daytona 6265 "Big Red"
Ref. 6265 · Stainless Steel
AED 361k
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*Unpolished* 1991 Rolex 'Zenith' Daytona 18K YG (Ref. 16528)
Ref. 16528 · Stainless Steel
AED 358k
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1983 Rolex Daytona (Ref. 6263) Silver "Big Red" Dial
Ref. 1983 · 18k Yellow Gold
AED 328k
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1978 Rolex Daytona (Ref. 6265) Black "Floating Big Red" Dial
Ref. 1978 · 18k Yellow Gold
AED 321k
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1964 Rolex Cosmograph Daytona (Ref. 6239) Silver Dial W/ Box
Ref. 1964 · 18k Yellow Gold
AED 307k
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1978 Rolex Daytona (Ref. 6265) Black "Floating Big Red" Dial
Ref. 1978 · 18k Yellow Gold
AED 301k
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Rolex Cosmograph Daytona 6239 Black Dial
Ref. 6239 · Stainless Steel
AED 190k
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1991 Rolex Two-Tone Zenith Daytona (Ref. 16523) Black Mk. II
Ref. 16523 · Stainless Steel
AED 116k
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1967 Rolex Daytona (Ref. 6240) "Paul Newman Exotic Dial"
Ref. 1967 · Stainless Steel
AED 1.38M
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1968 Rolex Daytona (Ref. 6239) White "Paul Newman" Dial W/ B
Ref. 1968 · Stainless Steel
AED 1.16M
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1969 Rolex Daytona (Ref. 6239) White "Paul Newman" Dial W/ B
Ref. 1969 · Stainless Steel
AED 1.14M
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Tropical 1970 Rolex Daytona (Ref. 6262) White "Paul Newman"
Ref. 1970 · Stainless Steel
AED 1.08M
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1979 Rolex Daytona 18K YG (Ref. 6265) Champagne Dial W/ Role
Ref. 1979 · 18k Yellow Gold
AED 752k
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1978 Rolex Daytona 18K YG (Ref. 6265) Champagne Dial W/ Box,
Ref. 1978 · 18k Yellow Gold
AED 734k
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1971 Rolex Daytona (Ref. 6262) Black "Paul Newman" Dial
Ref. 1971 · Stainless Steel
AED 734k
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Rolex Daytona Steel 16520 Porcelain Mk1 Dial Box and Papers
Ref. 16520 · Stainless Steel
AED 550k
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1976 Rolex Daytona (Ref. 6263) Black "Big Red" Sigma Dial W/
Ref. 1976 · 18k Yellow Gold
AED 514k
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1966 Rolex Chronograph Pre-Daytona (Ref.6238) 18K YG
Ref. 1966 · Stainless Steel
AED 506k
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All documented hammer prices
For this reference (and close variants).
| Lot | Year | Hammer | Venue |
|---|---|---|---|
| 6241 · Daytona 'Cherry Logo' | 2022 | $800,000 | Phillips Geneva |
| 6241 · Daytona "John Player Special" | 2023 | $2,800,000 | Sotheby's Geneva |
| 6241 · Daytona "John Player Special" | 2024 | $1,140,000 | Sotheby's New York |
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