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Trurolexer · 29 November 2008, 09:00 PM

WOW!!!

AMAZING!!! UNBELIEABLE!!! AWESOME!!!

Tony-GB · 29 November 2008, 09:19 PM

Congratulations. Life's too short to not treat ourselves now & again.

Thanks for the excellent post.

Wear it in the very best of health.

oztimelord · 29 November 2008, 10:49 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by falken191504

So are you going to have it serviced by Rolex?

Actually talked to Rolex about this watch. They are happy to service it but it would lose the hands (they would be replaced by luminonva equivalent) and bakelite bezel would be replaced and superdome plexi would be replaced.

Would appeal to some but I'm leaving it as it is. I have these spare parts. I'm just planning to look after it and get an experienced watch maker to oil it every 5 years.

oztimelord · 29 November 2008, 10:55 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by padi56

Very nice 6241 have you got the original bracelet too, myself got its older brother the 6263,its ironic some of the most expensive Rolex don't even have a Rolex movement.And many rate ETA Valjoux movement watches as second-class.So perhaps now its the high price these types of watches bring now in the market place.I wish they could make the modern day Daytona with dial like the 6241 or 6263 and the black bezel insert.Only then I could get excited with the new modern day Daytona. The in-house movement is great but just don't like the rest of the watch.

Rolex Daytona 6263 ETA Valjoux 72 Series.

Yes I have the original bracelet but prefer the 6241 on leather. Remember the best movts were never inhouse. Look at all the Patek Philippe Chronos most are not in-house usually lemania ebauche.

Were they wiser in the old days? New watches are technically brilliant but lack soul. Maybe because they just were not perfect, but this was compensated by the degree of human care, creativity and effort involved.

esm · 29 November 2008, 10:56 PM

awesome piece. congrates!

padi56 · 29 November 2008, 10:57 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by oztimelord

Actually talked to Rolex about this watch. They are happy to service it but it would lose the hands (they would be replaced by luminonva equivalent) and bakelite bezel would be replaced and superdome plexi would be replaced.

Would appeal to some but I'm leaving it as it is. I have these spare parts. I'm just planning to look after it and get an experienced watch maker to oil it every 5 years.

Agree best leave as original as possible and any good watchmaker can service or get any movement parts if necessary.

toph · 29 November 2008, 11:02 PM

simply majestic!!!

Gil F. · 29 November 2008, 11:09 PM

Wow, classic beauty! That has to spark interest on your wrist! Congrats!

valentine · 30 November 2008, 12:57 AM

no words can describe my excitment over that watch....congratulations. Im 23. My quest for my paul newman has just begun....and well....ive got some serious saving and seraching to do...mostly saving. hehe. BEAUTIFUL watch.

boyet · 30 November 2008, 01:02 AM

buz-lh · 30 November 2008, 01:44 AM

Rene, enjoyed your insight into the search for the grail.
Congratulations on a stunning piece.

builtforspeed · 30 November 2008, 02:06 AM

Congratulations, Rene. How often do you anticipate wearing this treasure?

Cheers,

Chris

smith · 30 November 2008, 02:27 AM

He liked his too....

Greetings
Smith

Trurolexer · 30 November 2008, 02:33 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by padi56

Very nice 6241 have you got the original bracelet too, myself got its older brother the 6263,its ironic some of the most expensive Rolex don't even have a Rolex movement.And many rate ETA Valjoux movement watches as second-class.So perhaps now its the high price these types of watches bring now in the market place.I wish they could make the modern day Daytona with dial like the 6241 or 6263 and the black bezel insert.Only then I could get excited with the new modern day Daytona. The in-house movement is great but just don't like the rest of the watch.

Rolex Daytona 6263 ETA Valjoux 72 Series.

Very nice movement. Now who said ETA is not good movement?

barstoolman · 30 November 2008, 03:40 AM

I guess this is what's next for you..........

SabaDen · 30 November 2008, 05:46 AM

Owe me a keyboard ... just salivated all over it.

sini1717 · 30 November 2008, 05:59 AM

Fabulous watch

Great story

Love it

Marrk · 30 November 2008, 07:18 AM

Can any of our TRF tech experts determine if this pic is photoshopped?

It might not be, but I was just wondering.

Quote:

Originally Posted by smith

He liked his too....

Greetings
Smith

Marrk · 30 November 2008, 07:19 AM

Wow, what a beauty!

And what a readable dial!

Quote:

Originally Posted by barstoolman

I guess this is what's next for you..........

oztimelord · 30 November 2008, 07:52 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by barstoolman

I guess this is what's next for you..........

Yes indeed, have to save the money and then find a good one.

Maybe 2010 LOL.

Boopie · 30 November 2008, 11:18 AM

Just stunning!

oztimelord · 30 November 2008, 11:50 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by builtforspeed

Congratulations, Rene. How often do you anticipate wearing this treasure?

Cheers,

Chris

Wear it on the weekend around the house at this stage. Will go out with it but only on special occasions. But all my watches are grails

.

SS Oyster · 30 November 2008, 03:50 PM

Great watch, but I'm just as happy with my only (single) new (not rare) GMT IIc.

Paul B · 30 November 2008, 04:00 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by bodybump

We are not worthy!!!

What he said X2 from the newbie.

Paul

wantonebad · 30 November 2008, 04:09 PM

I'm in total awe, that's all I can say, enjoy!

ROLEX MAN · 30 November 2008, 07:19 PM

my heart just skipped a beat, wear it in good health and enjoy!

YOU LUCKY BUGGER!!!

shedlock2000 · 30 November 2008, 07:31 PM

I am truly glad you have eventually found your watch after such along time.

Personally, im not into daytonas, but either way, this is a stunning piece, and i am so happy you get to wear your much deserved, long awaited grail. Enjoy a thousand fold.

Wonderful photos, and great art from Croco too!

Enjoy my friend in good heath.

jonathanwittlaw · 26 June 2017, 04:46 AM

Hi Guys

I have been reading up on anything i can find on Rolex Daytona Paul Newman watch models. My interest has peaked ever since it was announced a few weeks ago that Paul Newman's very own Rolex Daytona was going to be sold at auction in the fall. I understand that it will end up selling for millions despite the fact that the condition is far from perfect. Any guesses here?

also, can anyone suggest any good sites to reference on all the different models of Paul Newman Rolex models? i have already read thru these:
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Rolex_Daytona
bobswatches.com/paul-newman-rolex-daytona
fratellowatches.com/paul-newmans-rolex-daytona-paul-newman-found
thnx,
Jonathan

NeoAnderson · 26 June 2017, 11:59 AM

How long was it your gail before getting it?

dominate · 26 June 2017, 12:05 PM

amazing

29 November 2008, 09:19 PM	#32
Tony-GB "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Real Name: Tony Location: Oxfordshire, UK Watch: 116680 & 116622 Posts: 3,953	Congratulations. Life's too short to not treat ourselves now & again. Thanks for the excellent post. Wear it in the very best of health. __________________ "...why oh why, didn't I take the blue pill...?" http://www.helenanddouglas.org.uk/ www.cheetah.org

29 November 2008, 11:02 PM	#37
toph "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Real Name: ChrisTOPHer Location: Sydney Watch: Rolex, Brellum, Posts: 12,601	simply majestic!!! __________________ "Where no counsel is the people fall, but in the multitude of counselors there is safety." Member No.# 11795

30 November 2008, 01:44 AM	#41
buz-lh "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Real Name: Buz Location: Atlanta Watch: Rolex Tudor Pam Posts: 5,108	Rene, enjoyed your insight into the search for the grail. Congratulations on a stunning piece. __________________ Buz The faster you move, the slower time passes, the longer you live. Peter Diamandis

30 November 2008, 02:06 AM	#42
builtforspeed "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Arizona Posts: 380	Congratulations, Rene. How often do you anticipate wearing this treasure? Cheers, Chris __________________ 16610 LV F serial, 16600 K serial, 16622 F serial, 116710 BLNR, 116400 GV, Air King ca. 1988, et al.

30 November 2008, 02:27 AM	#43
smith "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Germany Posts: 57	Great watch He liked his too.... Greetings Smith

29 November 2008, 09:00 PM	#31
Trurolexer Banned Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: USA Watch: 5513MaxiI+PreComex Posts: 18,421	WOW!!! AMAZING!!! UNBELIEABLE!!! AWESOME!!!

29 November 2008, 10:56 PM	#35
esm "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2008 Real Name: Eric Location: Location,Location Watch: this, bro... Posts: 15,340	awesome piece. congrates!

29 November 2008, 11:09 PM	#38
Gil F. Member Join Date: Sep 2007 Real Name: Gil Location: NC Watch: Sea-Dweller Posts: 432	Wow, classic beauty! That has to spark interest on your wrist! Congrats!

30 November 2008, 12:57 AM	#39
valentine Banned Join Date: Jul 2008 Real Name: Justin Location: Baltimore, MD Watch: TT Diamond DJ Posts: 2,809	no words can describe my excitment over that watch....congratulations. Im 23. My quest for my paul newman has just begun....and well....ive got some serious saving and seraching to do...mostly saving. hehe. BEAUTIFUL watch.

30 November 2008, 01:02 AM	#40
boyet Member Join Date: Jun 2008 Real Name: Boyet Location: Philippines Watch: Sub ND Posts: 268

30 November 2008, 05:46 AM	#46
SabaDen Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Real Name: Dennis Location: Far East Watch: Daytona ... PAM190 Posts: 192	Owe me a keyboard ... just salivated all over it.

30 November 2008, 05:59 AM	#47
sini1717 "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Real Name: PAUL Location: u k Watch: WHITE FACE DAYTONA Posts: 632	Fabulous watch Great story Love it

30 November 2008, 11:18 AM	#51
Boopie "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Beverly Hills, CA Watch: Yachtmaster Posts: 3,941	Just stunning!

30 November 2008, 03:50 PM	#53
SS Oyster 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: USA Posts: 9,189	Great watch, but I'm just as happy with my only (single) new (not rare) GMT IIc.

30 November 2008, 04:09 PM	#55
wantonebad 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: USA Watch: 126600, 116500LN Posts: 12,849	I'm in total awe, that's all I can say, enjoy! __________________ "I'm kind of a big deal... on a fairly irrelevant social media site that falsely inflates my fragile ego"

30 November 2008, 07:19 PM	#56
ROLEX MAN 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Real Name: Martin Location: Home and Away Watch: you? "YES PLEASE"! Posts: 3,714	my heart just skipped a beat, wear it in good health and enjoy! YOU LUCKY BUGGER!!! __________________ *it's not just about telling the time...* *happy rolexing...* I'm just a man with a passion

30 November 2008, 07:31 PM	#57
shedlock2000 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: May 2008 Real Name: Steve Location: Canada Watch: 16753; Bellini Dia Posts: 1,770	I am truly glad you have eventually found your watch after such along time. Personally, im not into daytonas, but either way, this is a stunning piece, and i am so happy you get to wear your much deserved, long awaited grail. Enjoy a thousand fold. Wonderful photos, and great art from Croco too! Enjoy my friend in good heath. __________________ The trouble with having an open mind, of course, is that people will insist on coming along and trying to put things in it. SS Submariner no date 1992 (sold); SS GMT II 2007 (sold); SS GMT II C 2008 ('M' series) (sold); SS Sub C 2011 (sold); BB GMT 1971 (sold); Omega 50th GMT

26 June 2017, 04:46 AM	#58
jonathanwittlaw "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2016 Location: boston Posts: 13	Hi Guys I have been reading up on anything i can find on Rolex Daytona Paul Newman watch models. My interest has peaked ever since it was announced a few weeks ago that Paul Newman's very own Rolex Daytona was going to be sold at auction in the fall. I understand that it will end up selling for millions despite the fact that the condition is far from perfect. Any guesses here? also, can anyone suggest any good sites to reference on all the different models of Paul Newman Rolex models? i have already read thru these: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Rolex_Daytona bobswatches.com/paul-newman-rolex-daytona fratellowatches.com/paul-newmans-rolex-daytona-paul-newman-found thnx, Jonathan

26 June 2017, 11:59 AM	#59
NeoAnderson "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2015 Real Name: NeoAnderson Location: Tax Free Shopping Posts: 725	How long was it your gail before getting it?

26 June 2017, 12:05 PM	#60
dominate "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2016 Location: USA Watch: Z-blue Milli Posts: 116	amazing

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