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Rolex Daytona 'Paul Newman' (vintage)
Reference 6239 · Stainless Steel
The lowest current ask for the Rolex Daytona 'Paul Newman' (vintage) (ref. 6239) is $51,900 at Bulang And Sons, among 2 live listings we track. The auction record is $17,752,500 (Phillips New York, 2017). Updated July 1, 2026. View lowest ask →
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About this reference
The Rolex Cosmograph Daytona reference 6239 was produced from approximately 1963 to 1969 and represents the first iteration of the Daytona line. Collectors prioritize this reference for its steel tachymeter bezel and the manual-wind Valjoux 722 movement. The "Paul Newman" designation refers specifically to the exotic dial, characterized by an outer seconds track in a contrasting color and sub-dials featuring art deco numerals with square-tipped markers. Unlike later references, the 6239 utilizes pump pushers rather than screw-down versions, resulting in a lower water resistance rating. On the current secondary market, stainless steel 6239 models with authentic exotic dials typically command prices between $200,000 and $500,000 depending on condition and provenance. A notable historical benchmark occurred in 2017 when Paul Newman’s personal 6239 sold at auction for $17.75 million, establishing the reference as a primary driver of the vintage chronograph market.
Hammer prices over time
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Auction track record
6 documented sales since 2013. Top hammer $17,752,500 at Phillips New York in 2017. Median hammer: $1,089,186. Most recent: $1,300,000 in 2026.
Ranks #1 of 67 Rolex auction lots we track — see all Rolex records.
Live inventory matching this reference
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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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Rolex Cosmograph Daytona 6239 Black Dial
Ref. 6239 · Stainless Steel
AED 190k
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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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Rolex Cosmograph Daytona Tropical Dial ref. 6239
Ref. 6239 · Stainless Steel
AED 293k
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1969 Rolex Daytona (Ref. 6239) "Blue Daytona"
Ref. 1969 · 18k Yellow Gold
AED 261k
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Rolex Cosmograph Daytona 6239 Matte Black Small Daytona Dial
Ref. 6239 · Stainless Steel
AED 209k
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1967 Rolex Daytona (Ref. 6239)
Ref. 1967 · 18k Yellow Gold
AED 202k
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Rolex Vintage Daytona 6239 Silver T SWISS T Dial
Ref. 6239 · Stainless Steel
AED 201k
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Rolex Cosmograph Daytona 6239 Panda Dial
Ref. 6239 · Stainless Steel
AED 190k
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All documented hammer prices
For this reference (and close variants).
| Lot | Year | Hammer | Venue |
|---|---|---|---|
| 6239 · Daytona 'Paul Newman' | 2017 | $17,752,500 | Phillips New York |
| 6239 · Daytona "Paul Newman" | 2026 | $1,300,000 | Sotheby's Geneva |
| 6239 · Cosmograph Daytona "The Doctor" | 2016 | $1,113,106 | Phillips Geneva |
| 6263/6239 · Cosmograph Daytona "RCO" Paul Newman | 2013 | $1,089,186 | Christie's Geneva |
| 6239 · Daytona "Paul Newman" Tropical | 2018 | $947,776 | Sotheby's Geneva |
| 6239 · Cosmograph Daytona "Pulsation Dial" | 2013 | $838,090 | Christie's Geneva |
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