Paul Newman
Cosmograph Daytona 6262 — Paul Newman
c. 1970–?
Usually the three-colour exotic dial, though two-colour versions are found. The transitional 6262/6264 exotic dial has a white instead of red outer minute track.
Identifying details
- Pump pushers
Plain push-piece chronograph pushers, not screwed down.
- Tachymeter bezel
Variants of 6262
Reference overview →| Variant | Production |
|---|---|
| Standard | Undated |
| Light Blue Daytona | 1970 |
| Paul NewmanCurrent | c. 1970–? |
| Paul Newman · Paul Newman Musketeer | c. 1970 |
Case & movement
- Reference
- 6262
- Production
- c. 1970–?
- Case serials
- Case material
- Stainless steel
- Case diameter
- 36.5 mm
- Movement
- Manual winding
- Date
- No
- Caliber
- Valjoux 727
Dial, bezel & hands
Unknown attributes are left out rather than guessed.
Movement
Valjoux 727
Higher-beat development of the Rolex Valjoux 72 family, raised from 18,000 to 21,600 vph by replacing about 15 components. Fitted to the transitional 6262/6264 and the screw-down 6263/6265.
Manual winding · Introduced 1969 · 21,600 vph · 17 jewels
Read more
- Reference Points: Understanding The Rolex Paul Newman DaytonaRead more at HODINKEE (opens in a new tab)
- The History of the Exotic Rolex Paul Newman Dial DesignsRead more at Rolex Passion Report (opens in a new tab)
- Rolex Daytona Paul Newman Prices & HistoryRead more at Bob's Watches (opens in a new tab)