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Rare Rolex sat in family drawer for 45 years, then sold for CHF 1.143 million

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What happened

A rare 1967 Rolex Daytona Reference 6239 in 18k yellow gold, fitted with a Paul Newman dial, has sold for CHF 1.143 million in Geneva.

The watch had remained in the family of its original owner for more than 45 years before being inherited by two sisters.

Key facts

  • A rare 1967 Rolex Daytona Reference 6239 in 18k yellow gold, fitted with a Paul Newman dial, has sold for CHF 1.143 million in Geneva.
  • The watch had remained in the family of its original owner for more than 45 years before being inherited by two sisters.
  • Reported by Times of India and published Sun, 20 Sep 2026 08:30:00 UTC.

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