Daytona paul newman

[Rolexfan9]

So what is the difference between PN daytona and vintage daytona? Can minor appearance difference justify the hefty price tag?

What differentiates older daytonas from the new ones. I know that daytona tend to increase in price so looking only from investment point of view, is daytona a better investment than other rolex models?

Long story short, should a person choose a vintage or modern rolex daytona?

This topic may sound dumb to some of you guys and i hope you guys wouldnt mind.
Thank you for your responses.


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[tkerrmd]

I would do some research here and elsewhere that is a lot of info!

short answer is the original Paul Newman and the current Daytona are completely different watches in really every way but name

try this…

http://www.hodinkee.com/blog/underst...newman-daytona

[GerardoG]

Originally Posted by Rolexfan9

So what is the difference between PN daytona and vintage daytona? Can minor appearance difference justify the hefty price tag?

What differentiates older daytonas from the new ones. I know that daytona tend to increase in price so looking only from investment point of view, is daytona a better investment than other rolex models?

Long story short, should a person choose a vintage or modern rolex daytona?

This topic may sound dumb to some of you guys and i hope you guys wouldnt mind.
Thank you for your responses.


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PN refers to a specific dial, not very common and VERY sought after, hence the premium in price. As far as new vs pre-loved, it comes down to personal taste.

Oh, and there are no dumb topics/questions!

[RolexJNJ]

Tom linked you to a great article! Also, I highly recommend this book, a real must have for any Daytona aficionado!!

https://catalogues.christies.com/chr...d=46601&sId=28

[jjnd08]

Originally Posted by GerardoG

PN refers to a specific dial, not very common and VERY sought after, hence the premium in price. As far as new vs pre-loved, it comes down to personal taste.

Oh, and there are no dumb topics/questions!

This is true as long as your post doesn't start with: "is it safe," or "my AD told me a price increase is coming."

[Tools]

or you could look in our Reference Library at the Daytona...

http://www.rolexforums.com/showthread.php?t=33564

[RolexJNJ]

Originally Posted by Tools

or you could look in our Reference Library at the Daytona...

[997.2]

the PN dial is rare I think because at the time they did not sell well... so not too many were made. when paul newman wore it, he shot the model into fame. they are very pricy, I would not personally buy one for daily use. but I am not a millionaire yet

[breitlings]

I am not an expert at all I just perhaps mistakenly think the current Daytona is derived the early/prototype 38.6 mm Yacht-Master Chronograph. PN is smaller like 37

http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_04kZGR_ltm...ster-1.JPG.jpg

[otisc]

Here is the ultimate compendium of info on the Paul Newman Daytona:

http://rolexblog.blogspot.com/2010/0...ul-newman.html

[tylerad1]

Wow! Great articles! I've got some reading to do

[RHIII]

Pretty much the dial - this is a good friend of mines PN Daytona last time I was in New Orleans. He wore it daily for many years until recently. It was bought brand new in New Orleans - and he still has all the original boxes etc...