Description

The Rolex Daytona Paul Newman 6241 is an iconic timepiece that represents both the spirit of racing and the pinnacle of vintage watch collecting. Produced between the late 1960s and early 1970s, the 6241 features the distinctive “exotic” dial that has earned it the famous “Paul Newman” nickname, after the legendary actor and race car driver who popularized the style. This dial, with its bold, contrasting colors and distinctive Art Deco numerals on the sub-dials, gives the watch a striking aesthetic that stands apart from other Daytona models.

At 37mm, the stainless steel case strikes the perfect balance between sporty presence and classic elegance. The 6241’s bezel, crafted from black acrylic, features a tachymeter scale, a tool essential for measuring speeds—a clear nod to the Daytona’s racing heritage. This combination of black, white, and sometimes red accents on the dial and bezel creates a compelling visual appeal, making each 6241 instantly recognizable and highly desirable. Over time, many of these dials have developed a warm patina, enhancing the vintage charm and unique character of each watch.

Inside, the 6241 is powered by the manually wound Valjoux 722 movement, revered for its reliability and precision. This movement, coupled with the screw-down pushers, makes the 6241 a true chronograph, capable of meeting the demands of motorsport enthusiasts.

Rolex – bio

Founded in 1905 by Hans Wilsdorf and Alfred Davis in London, initially as Wilsdorf & Davis Ltd. Renamed Rolex by 1908 and moved its base of operations to Geneva, Switzerland in 1919.  Their success is due to their innovation namely the legendary “Oyster” case – first water resistant watch and their extremely reliable movements.
The most famous models are Datejust, Day-Date, Daytona, Explorer, GMT-Master, Submariner and many more.
The company is owned by the Hans Wilsdorf Foundation, a family private trust.
One story, never confirmed by Wilsdorf, recounts that the name came from the French words “horlogerie exquise”‘è, meaning “exquisite clockwork”.