Rare Singer Paul Newman Rolex Cosmograph Daytona Red & Black Wristwatch Dial NR
Item History & Price
Offered here is this vintage Rolex Cosmograph Daytona Paul Newman dial (ref. 6263) with a red face and black subdials and outer chapter. This dial was considered controversial until Jean Singer & Cie. verified that this color combination dial was indeed produced by them in the sixties. Included below is information from an online blog which includes the text of the original letter of response from Singer regarding this dial. From another website, it was ...estimated that the total number produced was between 8 and 22(!) I am not a watch person, so I cannot verify the authenticity of this particular example, but it does appear to have been on a watch. It is missing 6 of the 12 polished silver hour markers as well as the silver crown logo at the top. There is paint loss around the outer edges of the dial. The dial measures 28.5mm in diameter. It has two attaching pins. It has The stamped name and monogram of J Singer & Cie. of Switzerland. The polished silver hour, minute and sweep second hands are in excellent condition. This is a rare dial. It is sold as-is, however, as are all of the watch movements and dials I am offering. Please see all photos. I have sold many Rolex dials from this estate, including Daytona, and none were returned. Please see my other auctions for more vintage watch movements, Rolex and Patek dials, all from the estate of a certified, NYC Rolex repairman. Combined postage on multiple purchases. Offered with no hidden reserve and a low starting bid. Buyer to paypriority post and insurance. (3.00) Three-day inspection/ return on all items I offer if not as described. US shipping only. Thanks. Dear readers, we have a very interesting news for you about the Daytona Paul Newman red dials.This topic created many discussions and doubts between collectors, dealers and in the specialized forums.Somebody says that these dials are fake, somebody that they are original and they spend a fortune to have this type of watch with the red dial.Osvaldo Patrizzi spoke to Singer & Cie SA, the company that produced the dials for Rolex in the past, and now we know the truth about this famous red dial.Red dial Rolex Daytona Paul NewmanThis letter explains that Singer made an expertise of the red/black Rolex Paul Newman dial of the ref. 6263 series No. 6625090 and the managing director affirms that this dial is original and was produced by Singer Ateliers in the Sixties.Here you have the text in French written by the managing director of Singer & Cie SA.We remind you that the original letter written by Singer will be published in the book Rolex Daytona Story, coming out in 2012 and already available for reservations.Rolex Daytona Story will not be just the world’s biggest book on Rolex watches (together with “Rolex Submariner Story” and “Collecting Rolex Milgauss, Turn-O-Graph, Yacht-Master, Explorer”) but also the most important edition ever done on Rolex.All Rolex Daytona references will be presented with the dates of the beginning and end of production as well as specifying all their main features: push-buttons, crown, bezel, dial, crystal, bracelets, graphic details of logos, writing and hallmarks.Updated prices of all Daytonas are enclosed.Text of the letter written by Singer:Messieurs, Vous nous avez présenté ce jour un cadran ROLEX Paul Newman rouge/noir en excellent état provenant de la montre référence 6263 no de série 6625090.Nous vous confirmons que ce cadran est bien un original sorti de nos ateliers dans les années 60.Veuillez agréer, Messieurs, nos salutations distinguées.Jean SINGER & Cie SATranslation:Dear Sir, You presented us a Rolex Daytona Paul Newman dial rouge/noir in excellent condition, form the reference 6263 series number 6625090.We confirm you that this dial is original, made in Singer ateiler in th Sixties.Best regardsJean SINGER & Cie SAPLEASE NOTE!!!!!!! eBAY HAS TEMPORARILY SUSPENDED DELIVERY TO CERTAIN DESTINATIONS OUTSIDE THE US. FOR THAT REASON, ONLY DOMESTIC SHIPPING IS AVAILABLE FOR THIS ITEM. NO BIDS FROM OUTSIDE THE US WILL BE ACCEPTED. THANKS.
