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Rolex Cosmograph Daytona “Paul Newman” (exotic dial)
The exotic-dial Cosmograph that still defines provenance-driven UHNW auction collecting.
Why it is here
Hodinkee’s in-depth on Paul Newman’s personal ref. 6239 ($17.75M Phillips NY) and Phillips WINNING ICONS lot documentation establish the exotic-dial category’s cultural apex with dual professional sources.
Who it is for
Collectors for whom dial scholarship and provenance theater are the point—not buyers confusing any Daytona with a Newman.
Sources
- In-Depth: The Sale Of Paul Newman's Rolex DaytonaNewman personal ref. 6239 sold $17,752,500 at Phillips NY; exotic-dial Cosmograph category defined by provenance + scholarship.
- Rolex WINNING ICONS – Cosmograph Daytona 'Paul Newman'Joanne Woodward gift; DRIVE CAREFULLY ME caseback; ultimate exotic-dial Daytona lot.
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