Rolex

I'd always try for bracelet first

Jul 23, 2009,10:05 AM

but the dark leather strap enhances the PN black dial with cream subs. If you can get a Newman dial Daytona with the bracelet, you can detach and store it if you want and throw on a leather strap as you please. That gives you the best of both worlds and price is higher for one with original bracelet anyway. But, beggers can't be choosers and that means there aren't a lot of them out there to pick and choose from. Be very careful of PN watches and it doesn't matter if it is a reputable dealer. They've been taken too. If you educate yourself enough and use Dr Strong's links, etc. you will find it's a lot easier to hunt down a real one. Be aware of the Texas dials too. They're really good and I've seen one in person. All in all, PN Daytona is one of the grail watches to have just like a 1463 PP or a 3646 PAM(my fav's).

Thanks

Scott

Rolex virgin.... sorry for posting twice....previous post was misplaced

By: Baron - Mr Red : July 17th, 2009-10:30

This is not a normal hunting ground for me. Much more likely to be found on JLC or PP. However, i was at dinner last night and the husband of my wife's friend was wearing a Rolex daytona. I asked him about it and it turns out to be a Ref. 6239, which he t...

Daytonas

By: DrStrong : July 17th, 2009-22:28

here are a few answers to your questions: - all these manual wound Daytonas did not sell well in the 1960's through 1980's, that's why Rolex did not produce many of them. Hence the relative rarity. - the rarest references are 6264,6262 then 6241 - the Pau...

Daytonas

By: Baron - Mr Red : July 18th, 2009-10:34

That is really helpful. I didnt realise that the disticntion on the Paul Newman dial was so obvious. Have to say, I prefer the PN dial. I also noticed that quite a few 1960s and 70s Daytonas come without their original metal bracelet, but with leather str...

I'd always try for bracelet first

Rolex virgin.... sorry for posting twice....previous post was misplaced

Daytonas

Daytonas

I'd always try for bracelet first

here's a closer picture of the potential new arrival...thoughts

Beautiful but not PN