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Apr 09, 2014,02:39 AM
 

Bringing a simple black dial Cosmograph Daytona ref. 6239 to the party.  This 1965 watch was originally owned by a medical doctor from Manchester, and still has th original springy-link ("hair plucker"!) bracelet.  Probably now rarer than the Paul Newman dial version.  smile





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Rolex Daytona 6239 - white or black dial?

 
 By: Baron - Mr Red : April 7th, 2014-10:06
As Marcello points out, although the 6239 is seen as the most common Daytona, in fact it is not especially common in relation to 6265 or 6263. Two 6239s here, but very different versions of the watch. On the left, and with no red writing on the dial, the ...  

... With a Twist...

 
 By: amanico : April 7th, 2014-10:55
Since one is a PN, and the other is not... I was never able to say which one I prefer, to be honest. Each has its charm, in my opinion. I would prefer screwed pushers and stainless steel bezel if this combo exists, thatb is my preference. Now, as for the ... 

I have 2/3 rules for the manual windings Cosmo...

 
 By: gensiulia : April 7th, 2014-15:43
my color preference is the following: steel bezel - white (or better silver) dial black bezel - black (or better brown) dial i really like more the screw down pushers...and i'm not the biggest Exotic dial fan... nevertheless, i think the 6240 Newman, with... 

Vive la difference

 
 By: Baron - Mr Red : April 8th, 2014-00:45

6240 Newman

 
 By: DrStrong : April 8th, 2014-04:04
you have simple taste my friend.....LOLLLL

Hi Baron, I dont mean to muscle in on your post but

 
 By: watch-guy.com : April 8th, 2014-00:04
Thought these two may also be useful in terms of black or white Ref 6263 white panda big red ...  

Muscling-in is welcomed!

 
 By: Baron - Mr Red : April 8th, 2014-00:44

hi watch guy...

 
 By: gensiulia : April 8th, 2014-11:59
...in your first 6263 panda there is a little incongruity between dial and pushers... serial, if you don't mind? thanks. c.

around 2.7 m [nt]

 
 By: watch-guy.com : April 8th, 2014-13:49

I must say...

 
 By: DrStrong : April 8th, 2014-04:06
...I'm a sucker for the silver 6239's. I love both the tiny or extra-wide "Daytona" scripts.

Dear Joe: may I add a bit more "muscling" myself? Lol! ...

 
 By: Subexplorer : April 8th, 2014-06:08
... Both your timepieces are gorgeous. It is very diffciult to decide which one is prettier. I surely would be a very happy collector with any of them. In my case, PN dials are beyond my budget, but if it were possible for me to own one, and though I usua...  

Pile on Abel...pile one

 
 By: Baron - Mr Red : April 8th, 2014-08:40

Can I play..?

 
 By: Mike Wood : April 9th, 2014-02:37
Bringing a simple black dial Cosmograph Daytona ref. 6239 to the party. This 1965 watch was originally owned by a medical doctor from Manchester, and still has th original springy-link ("hair plucker"!) bracelet. Probably now rarer than the Paul Newman di... 

Can I play..? (Edit with HTML code removed)

 
 By: Mike Wood : April 9th, 2014-02:39
Bringing a simple black dial Cosmograph Daytona ref. 6239 to the party. This 1965 watch was originally owned by a medical doctor from Manchester, and still has th original springy-link ("hair plucker"!) bracelet. Probably now rarer than the Paul Newman di...