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The Paul Newman Daytona - Hammered!

Catch the full auction of the Winning Icons timepieces which went under the hammer.

Legendary timepieces, all under one roof, with a man named Aurel Bacs. Watch the video of one of the most exciting auctions to take place - the Winning Icons by Phillips, in association with Bacs & Russo. Yes, this includes Paul Newmans "Paul Newman" Daytona, the most expensive wristwatch to be ever auctioned at a whopping price of $17,752,500!

Aurel Bacs, Senior Consultant, and Paul Boutros, Head of Watches, Americas, said: “It was an absolute privilege for Phillips to offer Paul Newman’s own “Paul Newman” Daytona – arguably the most iconic collector’s wristwatch of the 20th century. This record result is a testament to the historic importance and continued legacy of this Rolex, which is responsible for creating an entirely new market and inspiring a new generation of collectors.”

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