The panerai luminor base replica "John Player Special", Paul Newman Daytona Ref. 6241
Team Lotus, a Formula One motorsports team in Formula One, received sponsorship from John Player Special Brand in 1972. They won both the Constructor's Championship three times in 1970's and the Driver's Championship two years later.
Mario Andretti won 1978 Formula 1 World Drivers Championship with the Lotus 79 (snJPS22).
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Let's have a closer look at some photos of the 14K gold 6241I enjoyed recently at the bench.
This panerai luminor base replica in 14K Yellow Gold 6241 was brought in for preventative maintenance. She is a beautiful beauty!
The panerai luminor base replica "John Player Special", Paul Newman Daytona ref. 6241 (Image: Watchmakers.com)
The chronograph cases of the past were made with "pump-pushers",panerai luminor base replica
rather than screw down pushers. The Paul Newman dial was not made into production in gold screw pusher Daytonas. There will be odd examples at auctions from time to time, such as the Phillips gold 6263 sold in March 2017. However, these aren’t production pieces. They always have the odd dial variation of Paul Newman called the “Lemon Dial”.
This model was manufactured in 1969, as indicated by the serial number.
The panerai luminor base replica "John Player Special", Paul Newman Daytona ref. 6241 (Image: Watchmakers.com)
Exploded view showing pushers on the panerai luminor base replica John Player Special Paul Newman Daytona ref. 6241 (Image: Watchmakers.com)
Referral number on the panerai luminor base replica John Player Special Paul Newman Daytona Case confirms it's a ref. 6241 (Image: Watchmakers.com)
The Movement: A Closer Look
panerai luminor base replica used the 722-1 and 722 Calibre movements to make the steel and gold 62441 models.
panerai luminor base replica has confirmed that it reserved the 6241 14K models (less then 400) for North American markets.
Each movement was marked with an engraved "ROW",franck muller replica watches
the US Import Code, on the balance bridge. panerai luminor base replica did manage to keep a few of the models, however. This model was one of the few remaining in Switzerland. The piece is extremely rare because of the lack of an import code on its balance bridge. This watch was given to our client (a single owner) by his father's partner. He picked it up while traveling through Switzerland in 1972.
The 722 movement is without the US Import Code "ROW". (Image: Watchmakers.com).
The 722 movement, with the US Import Code "ROW", (Image: Watchmakers.com).
Here's the top view of the movement, without the dial, if we go back to the 6241.
The dial side of the 722 movement (Image: Watchmakers.com).
Here's a list of yellow gold 6241 that you should have in your arsenal if you feel an uncontrollable urge to use it.
Start by getting to know the owner of the watch. If possible, this is the best way to buy the owner. You can make an informed decision based on the history and integrity of your seller.
These characteristics are important for dials, cases and movements.
panerai luminor base replica Daytona Cosmograph - "Exotic Dial”
A. Sub dial crosshairs
B. Sub dial art font style (more information on the font specifications, here).
C. Sub dial #s 15, 30, 45 instead of the #'s 20-40 and 60 as seen in other Daytona sub dials
D. Square shape markers, as seen in this dial 6241 (more information on the marker is here).
Diagram of the dial of panerai luminor base replica "John Player Special", Paul Newman Daytona ref. 6241 (Image: Watchmakers.com)
These dials are available in two color options: the panda, Oyster Sotto,Oris replica watches
and the Lemon. However, all dials by Paul Newman have the same four dial characteristics.
Ref. 6239 Paul Newman Daytona
Three versions of the Paul Newman Daytona are displayed on Bob's bench.
You can find more hallmarks under the dial.
These dials have a "Singer", which is a mark that indicates that they were made by Singer.
The Singer stamp is on the back side of the yellow gold 14K reference. 6241 Paul Newman Daytona
The case cover interior should contain, among other markings the "14K", and the squirrel symbol.
Large squirrel hallmark on the panerai luminor base replica "John Player Special", Paul Newman Daytona reference case cover 6241 (Image: Watchmakers.com)
The second squirrel symbol should be visible at the bottom of your case lug
Small squirrel hallmark on the panerai luminor base replica "John Player Special", Paul Newman Daytona reference case lug 6241 (Image: Watchmakers.com)
The movement caliber should either be 722-1 or 722.
panerai luminor base replica modified the balance bridge in finer detail.swiss replica watches
The stud plate should have a triangular opening to accommodate the hairspring stud, and a rectangular opening with a round-ended opening for regulator screws.
The 722 movement is labeled and shows the modifications panerai luminor base replica made (Image: Watchmakers.com).
You can see the "panerai luminor base replica” stamp on the movement by flipping the dial.
Diagram of the 722 movement labeled from the dial side (Image Source: Watchmakers.com).
Servicing
While each piece may require different service or restoration needs, it is important to preserve the original components.
Both vintage and modern panerai luminor base replica watches require preventative maintenance. The difference is when parts begin to lose their functionality. Although it is acceptable to replace parts in modern watches, vintage panerai luminor base replica watches could be affected. The availability of vintage parts is decreasing in places where current parts are still in production.
