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Jul 22, 2022 · Paul Newman's Daytona ref. 6239 with exotic white dial on the signature bund strap. And this film addresses that watch in a very interesting way, questioning the meaning we give objects that once belonged to an icon. The sixth and final part of the documentary opens with the ticking sound of a chronograph.
Dec 11, 2020 · For their part, it was watch collectors who christened the model 6239 the ‘Paul Newman Daytona’ – it has never been referred to as such by Rolex themselves. A Newman Daytona is a specific vintage variant of the wider Daytona range, not an entire line in itself, and only a few thousand were ever made, sporting an ‘exotic’ dial and deemed unpopular at the time.
Jan 23, 2022 · A ref. 6239 owned by Newman himself recently sold for US$17,753,000: making it the third most valuable watch of all time, and easily the most valuable Rolex. Of course, there’s a reason why ...
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Oct 26, 2017 · Paul Newman's Rolex Daytona watch sets a record for the highest priced wristwatch ever sold at auction. The watch, auctioned at Phillips in New York, was sold for $15.5 million.
Actor Paul Newman has long been a star in the watch world: His 1968 Rolex Daytona is one of the most coveted—and expensive—timepieces on the planet. The Story of Paul Newman's $17.8 Million ...
Dec 11, 2023 · Ref 6239. Production Period: Mid 1960s onwards (following the MK 1 Daytonas of 1963) Description: The earliest and most common Paul Newman Daytona, this was the actual model worn by Newman himself. Features pump pushers, a steel bezel, and the Rolex Valjoux 722 movement. Available in both white and black dial variations.
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Sep 24, 2021 · For this film, Paul Newman breaks from his Bund strap, Daytona vibe, instead wearing a conservative 36mm Rolex Datejust – what appears to be the ref. 16200 – on a jubilee bracelet. His has an off-white, almost ivory-colored dial with a smooth bezel – meaning it's all steel (no gold for Eddie Felson - it’d be too prone to scratches around the pool table).
