Horological Meandering

It took 3weeks and a lot of paperwork to get it out of US Customs, but look what finally arrived. I’m very happy I finally found a great example. 1962 Lip Paul Newman And I found a 1960’s NOS ladder bracelet to complete it. More photos after I swap it out...  

A wonderful incoming and such a vibrant piece from the era 🙌🏻👍🏻

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Bracelet, but we know from accounts that it was a ladder bracelet so I think this NOS is as close as I will get

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but I think the sub second dial is wrong. Should be orange as well.

I saw several with black second and minute chrono hands, too. ...  

at the Hodinkee website on this issue . I will try to link it below but in case that fails, here is the author’s conclusion :……. By now, I hope you share my view that the orange-tipped Lip Paul Newman is the true original, while the all-black is a later a... 

hands floating around and black orange combos

What is the size of the watch?

for me is a perfect size

that is super cool, I really like the classic PN subdials and that blue ring really pops! What are the dimensions?

and the thickness is around 14mm