Paul Newman Daytona sells for $ 15,500,000.00

[Sarosh]

Originally Posted by breitlings

I think its for all daytonas...

Not TT lol. I can expect a nice discount on that tomorrow now! Hahahah

[bgrs]

I think all SS vintage Rolexes' prices will go up just because of this. I just hope that this isn't the bubble.

[faz]

Originally Posted by AK797

I said 10m and could be 15m if there was a bidding war, the opening bidder's huge bid scuppered that, otherwise think this could have seen 20m. Smart play.

I expect to see wrist shots as soon as Fedex drops it off at your home, you hear?

[AK797]

Originally Posted by Sarosh

The value of all SS daytonas just went up! Lol money in the bank for all SS owners. Greys to increase prices shortly.....

When news of this spreads I think all Rolexes will be more valued so greys are the winners again.

[Sarosh]

Originally Posted by AK797

When news of this spreads I think all Rolexes will be more valued so greys are the winners again.

Aren't they always? Rolex gets inventory out of the door, they get paid regardless and the greys pocket even more.

This auction was going to be great for the spectacle but bad for the market.

[Romeojk]

I would guess it was Rolex who bought it. It was a fight between Tiffany & Co and a mystery phone bidders. I'd guess Rolex did not want it know in case they were outbid. Time will tell. If it was Rolex they will use it in marketing. But then again, I guess they can talk about it even if they don't own it. (My story just imploded...haha)


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[AK797]

Originally Posted by faz

I expect to see wrist shots as soon as Fedex drops it off at your home, you hear?

I was happy at 15, but got sniped by that 500K.

[breitlings]

Originally Posted by Sarosh

Not TT lol. I can expect a nice discount on that tomorrow now! Hahahah

I don't think that will happen lol! I think exotic dials ss and gold go up the most but they all go up except maybe ones in current production but I could see a bump there too..

[Sarosh]

Originally Posted by AK797

I was happy at 15, but got sniped by that 500K.

Don't lie Neil, you've already cleared your schedule for the next week to have your alone time with the watch! Hahah

[faz]

Originally Posted by AK797

I was happy at 15, but got sniped by that 500K.

Sorry to hear. Don't worry, will be on DavidSW for $12M'ish soon enough!

[AK797]

Originally Posted by Sarosh

Aren't they always? Rolex gets inventory out of the door, they get paid regardless and the greys pocket even more.

This auction was going to be great for the spectacle but bad for the market.

In the UK we see nothing else.

[Sarosh]

Originally Posted by AK797

In the UK we see nothing else.

Burlington Arcade today, Kermit - 10.5k I cried.

[AK797]

Originally Posted by Sarosh

Don't lie Neil, you've already cleared your schedule for the next week to have your alone time with the watch! Hahah

Wouldn't it be incredible if the someone who bought this was a fan of this forum or even a member and posted about it.

[Sarosh]

Originally Posted by AK797

Wouldn't it be incredible if the someone who bought this who was a fan of this forum or even a member and posted about it.

It would be. I wonder if any members were at the auction! I can't imagine how tense that room must have been. Shame that opening bid was so high, would have seen some good back and forth I think!

[Milgaussguys]

Buyer paid $17,752.500

[Wcdhtwn]

Originally Posted by AK797

I said 10m and could be 15m if there was a bidding war, the opening bidder's huge bid scuppered that, otherwise think this could have seen 20m. Smart play.

I wasn't able to pay full attention... did the person with the opening bid of $10M win the auction at $15.5?

[subtona]

Unbelievable

[Sarosh]

Originally Posted by Wcdhtwn

I wasn't able to pay full attention... did the person with the opening bid of $10M win the auction at $15.5?

I don't think they did. It was the anonymous phone bidder who won. Unless I'm mistaken

[AJM914]

Incredible

[remz07twos]

Originally Posted by Romeojk

I would guess it was Rolex who bought it. It was a fight between Tiffany & Co and a mystery phone bidders. I'd guess Rolex did not want it know in case they were outbid. Time will tell. If it was Rolex they will use it in marketing. But then again, I guess they can talk about it even if they don't own it. (My story just imploded...haha)


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How do we know Tiffany & Co. was bidding? Didn’t get a chance to watch

[bjw]

Originally Posted by breitlings

with buyers premium according to phillips: $17,752,500

plus tax ?

[Wcdhtwn]

So, any guesses who bought it? John Mayer? Eric Clapton? Newman raced Porsche's mostly didn't he? Maybe Porsche? Or was it...

Tkerrmd?

Edit: So there were guesses already, didn't see that. Rolex makes sense. They've probably sold 100x that in Daytona's thanks in part to Paul Newman. Much if not all the proceeds go to charity I think I heard so Rolex (or Tiffany) basically making a large charitable donation.

[2807]

That watch sold for over 15 Million Dollars?
This just cannot be true.
It makes no sense.

Why is that watch so valuable?
Because Newman wore it?

What am I missing here?

[GolfPunk]

Originally Posted by bjw

plus tax ?

No that’s including tax. It sold for $15.5M plus tax

[AK797]

Originally Posted by remz07twos

How do we know Tiffany & Co. was bidding? Didn’t get a chance to watch

No, one of the Phillip's agents was called Tiffany and one Natalie and they were engaged in a bid off. I'm not sure if the 10m caller was the winner.

[Tmac478]

That was crazy to watch.

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[Sarosh]

Tiffany shouted 10 mil. Her client backed down at 15.5 and the watch went to Natalie's "most patient bidder"

[Chiboy]

Originally Posted by faz

I expect to see wrist shots as soon as Fedex drops it off at your home, you hear?

Here ya go.

[HogwldFLTR]

Originally Posted by breitlings

with buyers premium according to phillips: $17,752,500

$17,752,500 Including buyer's premium per Hodinkee as well. Not a bad days work for the auction house.

https://www.hodinkee.com/articles/pa...ive-wristwatch

[Sarosh]

Originally Posted by 2807

That watch sold for over 15 Million Dollars?
This just cannot be true.
It makes no sense.

Why is that watch so valuable?
Because Newman wore it?

What am I missing here?

The history and the heritage that goes with a Paul Newman is enough for them to sell in 100k's of dollars. BUT this was his actual one that he WORE AND OWNED, for many many years. It's a true one of a kind watch. So that significance alone is worth a few extra zeros at the end of the price.