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JohnBaker3 · 2 June 2017, 01:34 AM

https://www.hodinkee.com/articles/pa...-daytona-rolex

The watch that defined the term "Paul Newman Dial" is coming into the market.

Ben Clymer gives all the details in this thread and they are awesome.

I guess it is now worth between $750K and a cool $Million!

yessir69 · 2 June 2017, 01:38 AM

I think it will be well in excess of $1M. It's the pink unicorn of vintage watches.

KarlFr · 2 June 2017, 02:13 AM

1M$ isn't going to cut it.

Some would sell their entire collection for this piece

BNA/LION · 2 June 2017, 02:16 AM

Nice!

cda555 · 2 June 2017, 02:21 AM

I predict $2.75 million

Kingface66 · 2 June 2017, 02:41 AM

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Originally Posted by cda555

I predict $2.75 million

Way, way more.

WatchDigger45 · 2 June 2017, 10:45 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by cda555

I predict $2.75 million

that'll be too much I guess.

madonofrio · 2 June 2017, 02:35 AM

"Here, here’s a watch. If you wind it, it tells pretty good time."

How cool is that!

Tom1675 · 2 June 2017, 02:44 AM

There's already a thread on this and you guys need to 6 or 7x your estimates imho...

yessir69 · 2 June 2017, 02:53 AM

Wonder if they'll take five grand cash money???

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ejvette · 2 June 2017, 03:02 AM

great story

cda555 · 2 June 2017, 07:13 AM

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Originally Posted by yessir69

Wonder if they'll take five grand cash money???

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Are you Rick from Pawn Stars?

locutus49 · 2 June 2017, 03:01 AM

I likee that watchee.

iliketime · 2 June 2017, 03:09 AM

probably going much higher given what the last few iconic rolexes that popped up went for

motoikkyu · 2 June 2017, 03:21 AM

Sorry, I just don't get it and probably never will. Nice example, wonderful provenance, but there are so many Valjoux 72s out there that look great and keep good time, I will never be able to understand that level of inflated value. Yes, there's only one. Yes, he was not just a celebrity but a pretty decent human being BUT does that really add MILLIONS of dollars in value? Is the currency so debased? Are the 1% just so obscenely loaded with cash that this is meaningless? Count me out, love the watch but nauseated at the madness.

watchlovr · 2 June 2017, 06:46 AM

Most expensive Rolex ever I predict.
Most expensive watch......Maybe?

michaelodonnell123 · 2 June 2017, 06:55 AM

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Originally Posted by motoikkyu

Sorry, I just don't get it and probably never will. Nice example, wonderful provenance, but there are so many Valjoux 72s out there that look great and keep good time, I will never be able to understand that level of inflated value. Yes, there's only one. Yes, he was not just a celebrity but a pretty decent human being BUT does that really add MILLIONS of dollars in value? Is the currency so debased? Are the 1% just so obscenely loaded with cash that this is meaningless? Count me out, love the watch but nauseated at the madness.

The guy who doesn't own a watch is wondering the same thing about the overpaid one on your wrist. Touché

Justinmg · 2 June 2017, 12:27 PM

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Originally Posted by motoikkyu

Sorry, I just don't get it and probably never will. Nice example, wonderful provenance, but there are so many Valjoux 72s out there that look great and keep good time, I will never be able to understand that level of inflated value. Yes, there's only one. Yes, he was not just a celebrity but a pretty decent human being BUT does that really add MILLIONS of dollars in value? Is the currency so debased? Are the 1% just so obscenely loaded with cash that this is meaningless? Count me out, love the watch but nauseated at the madness.

Agree

RCAFBuster · 2 June 2017, 06:57 AM

Eric Clapton's went for just over $1M. I predict about $5M for PN's personal one.

Buster

theflywrist · 2 June 2017, 07:16 AM

PN's PN. I predict north of 5 mil

superstarmar · 2 June 2017, 07:32 AM

$10 million +

Blakerhodes · 2 June 2017, 11:07 AM

$10m + easily I think.

Richard Carver · 2 June 2017, 11:18 AM

The only thing to rival this would be Steve McQueen's actual 5512.

AK797 · 2 June 2017, 11:30 AM

It should break all records for a Rolex, I can see the bragging rights driving a colossal bidding war over this and well over the high estimate of I guess 10m.

derekstlmo · 2 June 2017, 11:33 AM

I agree 10 million

japenney · 2 June 2017, 12:14 PM

agree with 10 million give or take a few million.

Wing Zero · 2 June 2017, 04:37 PM

I can't believe Newman just gave it away.... wow

JohnBaker3 · 3 June 2017, 01:02 AM

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Originally Posted by Wing Zero

I can't believe Newman just gave it away.... wow

You have to remember, that back in the day, this watch was his "daily beater" !!!

PS: The word "Cool" in the thread title was a reference to one of his best movies: "Cool Hand Luke"...
I thought for sure one of you guys would have spotted that !!

Wing Zero · 3 June 2017, 02:30 AM

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Originally Posted by JohnBaker3

You have to remember, that back in the day, this watch was his "daily beater" !!!

Yes but it was a present from his wife and was engraved.
And to a boyfriend, not even a husband of his daughter.

JohnBaker3 · 3 June 2017, 03:12 AM

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Originally Posted by Wing Zero

And to a boyfriend, not even a husband of his daughter.

This guy must have made quite an impression on PN!

2 June 2017, 01:34 AM	#1
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2 June 2017, 01:38 AM	#2
yessir69 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: May 2011 Real Name: Kevin Location: Tornado Alley Posts: 3,289	I think it will be well in excess of $1M. It's the pink unicorn of vintage watches.

2 June 2017, 02:21 AM	#5
cda555 "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2016 Location: USA Watch: 126610LV and SMP Posts: 1,645	I predict $2.75 million

2 June 2017, 02:44 AM	#9
Tom1675 "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2016 Real Name: Tom Location: Los Angeles Posts: 1,187	There's already a thread on this and you guys need to 6 or 7x your estimates imho...

2 June 2017, 02:53 AM	#10
yessir69 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: May 2011 Real Name: Kevin Location: Tornado Alley Posts: 3,289	Wonder if they'll take five grand cash money??? Sent from my SM-G935T using Tapatalk

2 June 2017, 03:01 AM	#13
locutus49 Banned Join Date: May 2014 Real Name: John Location: La Jolla, CA Watch: Platona Posts: 12,194	I likee that watchee.

2 June 2017, 03:09 AM	#14
iliketime "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2016 Real Name: Jack Location: NYC Watch: 16570, 16710 Posts: 1,535	probably going much higher given what the last few iconic rolexes that popped up went for

2 June 2017, 03:21 AM	#15
motoikkyu 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: PRJ Posts: 1,732	Sorry, I just don't get it and probably never will. Nice example, wonderful provenance, but there are so many Valjoux 72s out there that look great and keep good time, I will never be able to understand that level of inflated value. Yes, there's only one. Yes, he was not just a celebrity but a pretty decent human being BUT does that really add MILLIONS of dollars in value? Is the currency so debased? Are the 1% just so obscenely loaded with cash that this is meaningless? Count me out, love the watch but nauseated at the madness. __________________ "Do you like Breitling?" "I don't know, really, I've never been Breitled"

2 June 2017, 06:46 AM	#16
watchlovr "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2015 Location: UK Posts: 253	Most expensive Rolex ever I predict. Most expensive watch......Maybe?

2 June 2017, 06:57 AM	#19
RCAFBuster "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2014 Location: Australia Watch: Too many to list Posts: 103	Eric Clapton's went for just over $1M. I predict about $5M for PN's personal one. Buster

2 June 2017, 07:16 AM	#20
theflywrist "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2015 Location: Stratosphere Posts: 1,993	PN's PN. I predict north of 5 mil

2 June 2017, 07:32 AM	#21
superstarmar Banned Join Date: Jun 2015 Location: In Motion Watch: my wrist presence Posts: 7,436	$10 million +

2 June 2017, 11:07 AM	#22
Blakerhodes "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2016 Location: Dallas Watch: 1675 gilt chapter Posts: 266	$10m + easily I think.

2 June 2017, 11:18 AM	#23
Richard Carver "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2015 Location: US Posts: 2,237	The only thing to rival this would be Steve McQueen's actual 5512.

2 June 2017, 11:30 AM	#24
AK797 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Feb 2010 Real Name: Neil Location: UK Watch: ing ships roll in Posts: 59,369	It should break all records for a Rolex, I can see the bragging rights driving a colossal bidding war over this and well over the high estimate of I guess 10m.

2 June 2017, 11:33 AM	#25
derekstlmo "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2013 Real Name: Derek Location: st louis Watch: Sd4000 Posts: 518	I agree 10 million

2 June 2017, 12:14 PM	#26
japenney "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2013 Real Name: Josh Location: Canada Watch: undecided Posts: 4,777	agree with 10 million give or take a few million.

2 June 2017, 04:37 PM	#27
Wing Zero "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2013 Real Name: JC Location: Earth Watch: 1680 ~ 16610LV Posts: 811	I can't believe Newman just gave it away.... wow __________________ ********************** **********************

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