Two Rare Rolex Watches Could Fetch A Combined $1 Million At Auction

Core Insights - Christie's Rare Watches auction will feature two significant Rolex watches with notable provenance, scheduled for November 10 in Geneva [3][7] - The first watch is a circa 1970 Rolex Daytona reference 6262 with a "Tiffany & Co." inscription, estimated between $130,000 and $250,000 [3][4] - The second watch is a 1967 Rolex Daytona reference 6239, nicknamed "The Doctor," with an estimate of $510,000 to $760,000 [7] Group 1: Rolex Daytona Reference 6262 - The watch was purchased by actor George Peppard in 1972 as a gift for his son, featuring an inscription on the caseback [4] - Fewer than five examples of the reference 6262 with the Tiffany & Co. signature are believed to exist today, making it extremely rare [4][5] - The watch is double signed with both the Rolex and Tiffany & Co. signatures, enhancing its rarity among steel reference 6262 models [5] Group 2: Rolex Daytona Reference 6239 - The 1967 Rolex Daytona reference 6239 is known as "The Doctor" due to its pulsations dial, designed for medical professionals [7][8] - This specific configuration of the watch has not been seen at auction for a decade, with only a handful of examples believed to exist [7] - The watch is described as being in "superb condition" and features a unique aesthetic compared to standard models [9]