Unveiled as the highlight of May’s auction in Geneva, but as rumor has it three appeared. This is a stunning line-up.

First of all, it was said previously that even for Ref.6263 pure gold Oyster PN, “such a model doesn’t exist”. Well, one finally turned up. Currently there are thought to be only three in existence, and this is one of them. Naturally the colour scheme is white graphics on ‘lemon’.

6263 Gold Oyster Paul Newman Chronograph: An exceptionally rare, highly important, and very attractive yellow gold Rolex chronograph wristwatch with "lemon" dial, white graphics and bracelet, reference 6263 "Paul Newman", circa 1969.

Estimate: CHF 800,000 - 1,600,000

This is followed by a pure gold Ref.6241 ‘Tiffany’ John Player Special. It is the genuine article, and furthermore, in amazing condition.

6241 YG The Tiffany & Co. John Player Special Paul Newman Daytona: A fine, rare, important and probably unique 14k yellow gold Rolex chronograph wristwatch, retailed by Tiffany & Co, reference 6241,circa1968.

Estimate: CHF 400,000 - 800,000

And then, Ref.6238 pure gold pre-Daytona with black mirror dial.

6238 The Pre-Daytona Chronograph with Black Galvanic Dial: An extremely rare and highly attractive 14 k yellow gold Rolex chronograph wristwatch with black galvanic dial and bracelet, reference 6238, circa 1967.

Estimate: CHF 250,000 - 500,000.

Looking at the current line-up, as I would expect they make an appearance in the watch category of Phillips auction house.

Even so, being set up with a gold case as well is very timely. Which I think will cause the price of Daytona as a whole to go up at this auction.