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BJCHEV396

10-27-2017 11:43 PM

Paul Newman's Daytona Rolex

Newman's Daytona Rolex sold at auction yesterday for $18 million!! He gave it to his daughter's friend in the '80's.WOW!

Lee Stewart

10-27-2017 11:55 PM

The sale represents the highest amount of money paid for a watch at auction - ever!

http://www.mirror.co.uk/3am/celebrit...-star-11420653

BJCHEV396

10-28-2017 12:03 AM

Wonder why he gave it away?It was a gift from his wife!

Lee Stewart

10-28-2017 12:14 AM

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Originally Posted by BJCHEV396 (Post 1372939)

Wonder why he gave it away?It was a gift from his wife!

He gave it away because his wife bought him a new one.

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It was a gift from Newman’s wife, one he only gave away because she had given him a new one. In many ways, it was a symbol of the lifelong love*and commitment Newman shared with his wife, actress Joanne Woodward.

https://www.washingtonpost.com/news/...=.279d2df217e5

68l30

10-28-2017 02:57 PM

I have a passion for watches, but.... Wow! It's amazing what some pieces fetch...

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