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Sose · 2 June 2017, 12:12 AM

It was found!

VERY cool and interesting.

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

Don Bocadillo · 2 June 2017, 12:15 AM

Epic!

offrdmania · 2 June 2017, 12:19 AM

How many millions will it go for?

Beepos · 2 June 2017, 12:20 AM

My bet is 7-9 million

This is probably the most iconic Rolex of all time

cdmorenot · 2 June 2017, 12:44 AM

What an unbelievable thing to wake up to! It is a good day for us watch nuts even though most of us cannot afford to bid.

I say it will go for $12M

Vaxe · 2 June 2017, 01:08 AM

My guess, nothing short of $15m

thomaspp · 2 June 2017, 01:19 AM

hmmm... looks quite different to the bright white newman on Paul's wrist in the pictures... Let's hope its the real deal.

sensui · 2 June 2017, 01:20 AM

hold on to your butts.......

Going to be crazy.

SubKing · 2 June 2017, 01:48 AM

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Originally Posted by sensui

hold on to your butts.......

Going to be crazy.

ugh ugh ugh, you didn't say the magic word...

The condition of that watch looks like it has been really enjoyed over the years and seen a lot of sun. it's going to go for a fortune no doubt.

jonnyz1245 · 2 June 2017, 01:51 AM

I love the backstory. So cool. My guess is it is by far the most expensive Daytona ever sold. 10-12-15 million...

Tom1675 · 2 June 2017, 01:55 AM

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Originally Posted by thomaspp

hmmm... looks quite different to the bright white newman on Paul's wrist in the pictures... Let's hope its the real deal.

Pretty sure that's an old pic. Provenance is there. My guess is $12-$15m, I just hope the buyer puts it on display somewhere, even for limited periods of time.

KarlFr · 2 June 2017, 02:09 AM

The grail of grails ! This will beat all auction records known

beetleything · 2 June 2017, 02:12 AM

and to think when it was bought for him by his wife - it was not a popular model or a big seller.

mistral · 2 June 2017, 03:20 AM

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and to think when it was bought for him by his wife - it was not a popular model or a big seller.

And 1971 price was $295.00 cdn when I bought mine.

locutus49 · 2 June 2017, 03:26 AM

Pics please.

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And 1971 price was $295.00 cdn when I bought mine.

beetleything · 2 June 2017, 03:54 AM

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And 1971 price was $295.00 cdn when I bought mine.

That's why i need a time machine........

mistral · 2 June 2017, 04:24 AM

twnturbo · 2 June 2017, 04:43 AM

Wow this is the watch that got me into vintage watches probably 10 to 12 years ago,even though I'm just now able to afford them & recently got my 1st vintage Gmt because now the Daytona is out of my range .

Sky21 · 2 June 2017, 05:04 AM

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Now that's the way to do it there.

Purchased 46 years ago, and worth way, way more than 46 times the purchase price today.

Micha · 2 June 2017, 05:30 AM

fantastic story...thanks for sharing

japenney · 2 June 2017, 06:29 AM

that is amazing.

beetleything · 2 June 2017, 11:56 AM

Very cool Mistral.

Funny the way Newman just gave the watch away - especially when his wife had bought it for him and had it engraved.
Seems he was not attached to things.

AS1 · 2 June 2017, 11:57 AM

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Thanks for sharing this - amazing.

sensui · 2 June 2017, 12:16 PM

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Originally Posted by mistral

Thanks for sharing...just amazing how far things have come for the Rolex vintage scene.

southtexas · 2 June 2017, 12:37 PM

The seller is donating the proceeds to Newman's daughter's charity. Wow that is karma for several generations.

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cwilson13 · 2 June 2017, 12:56 PM

Possible bidder?

https://www.forbes.com/sites/huntera.../#7b379b9e7371

GB-man · 2 June 2017, 01:13 PM

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Originally Posted by cwilson13

Possible bidder?

https://www.forbes.com/sites/huntera.../#7b379b9e7371

I have doubts, he would need to spend nearly his net worth to buy that watch.

Honestly I see the beauty in the PN daytonas but quite simply don't have any desire to own Paul Newmans actual watch. Sure I don't have the money anyways but I just can't get really excited about that, let alone 10m excited.

cwilson13 · 2 June 2017, 01:56 PM

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I have doubts, he would need to spend nearly his net worth to buy that watch.

Honestly I see the beauty in the PN daytonas but quite simply don't have any desire to own Paul Newmans actual watch. Sure I don't have the money anyways but I just can't get really excited about that, let alone 10m excited.

I said possible 'bidder'!

In reality, there are really only a few collectors that will have the desire + deep enough pockets to place the winning bid. Adam will not be one of them.

But it would be pretty cool to be driving a Paul Newman racecar wearing his Daytona.

Watches, wine, cars, beanie babies...Different strokes.

If had the pockets, I would bid to win.

But, then again I like Daytonas!

cda555 · 2 June 2017, 02:15 PM

I bet Ellen bids. She has the cash and loves vintage models. I know she already has a PN, but not thee PN.

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sea-dweller · 3 June 2017, 10:59 AM

Thanks for the post, very interesting.

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Don Bocadillo "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2017 Location: Midwest Posts: 21	Epic!

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Beepos "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2016 Location: Rochester,NY Watch: JLC RDM Posts: 17	My bet is 7-9 million This is probably the most iconic Rolex of all time

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sensui 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Jan 2016 Location: San Diego, CA Posts: 12,443	hold on to your butts....... Going to be crazy.

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jonnyz1245 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: Earth Posts: 2,324	I love the backstory. So cool. My guess is it is by far the most expensive Daytona ever sold. 10-12-15 million...

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beetleything "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2012 Real Name: Big Al Location: Canada Watch: the next one Posts: 153	and to think when it was bought for him by his wife - it was not a popular model or a big seller.

2 June 2017, 04:43 AM	#18
twnturbo "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2013 Location: SoCal Watch: 1675 GMT/1680 MKIV Posts: 319	Wow this is the watch that got me into vintage watches probably 10 to 12 years ago,even though I'm just now able to afford them & recently got my 1st vintage Gmt because now the Daytona is out of my range . __________________ Rolex 1680 Red Submariner MKIV Full set Rolex 1675 Pepsi GMT Full set Rolex 1675 GMT Radial dial Full set TAG Heuer Carrera Chronograph Day Date Bell & Ross BR03-92

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Micha "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2009 Real Name: Michael Location: S.Florida/Ontario Watch: 6263, 1675 Posts: 2,259	fantastic story...thanks for sharing __________________ life is good

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japenney "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2013 Real Name: Josh Location: Canada Watch: undecided Posts: 4,777	that is amazing.

2 June 2017, 11:56 AM	#22
beetleything "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2012 Real Name: Big Al Location: Canada Watch: the next one Posts: 153	Very cool Mistral. Funny the way Newman just gave the watch away - especially when his wife had bought it for him and had it engraved. Seems he was not attached to things.

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southtexas 2024 ROLEX SUBMARINER 41 Pledge Member Join Date: May 2011 Location: Great State of TX Posts: 5,764	The seller is donating the proceeds to Newman's daughter's charity. Wow that is karma for several generations. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk __________________ Forty six & 2 are just ahead of me. Follow me on Instagram @ccrolex

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cda555 "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2016 Location: USA Watch: 126610LV and SMP Posts: 1,645	I bet Ellen bids. She has the cash and loves vintage models. I know she already has a PN, but not thee PN. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

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