Paul Newman - a great movie star, a philanthropic icon and an ambassador of social innovation. He not only left a deep mark in the field of acting but also made a positive contribution to the world around him.
The Rolex Daytona of the late actor Paul Newman (USA) is considered the most expensive watch to date, was successfully auctioned in October 2017 for $ 17.7 million (about 400 billion dong). .
This is truly a record number for a timepiece. Previously, this record belonged to the PatekPhilippe 1518 which sold for 11 million USD, far behind this Rolex by 6.7 million USD.
With the simple message engraved on the case “Drive Carefully Me”, the Rolex Daytona 6239 is Joanne Woodward’s final gift to her late husband in the 1972 race – Paul Newman. It is said that Paul Newman has always worn this watch until his death in 2008. The truth is unknown, however, that is just a story of the past, and at the present time, copper The Rolex Daytona 6239 watch is one of the most sought after vintage Rolex models worldwide.
In 1980, Paul Newman gave a Rolex Daytona 6239 watch to Cox - Nell's mate. And from then on, the Rolex 6239 became Cox's everyday accessory. "I didn't know how important it was," Cox said. “When Paul gave it to me in the 1980s, I simply thought it was a wonderful gift. It wasn't until 1990 that I discovered that it was more mystical than I thought.
When it first came out, the Cosmograph Daytona was actually unpopular. These special Rolex Daytona models have a rather unusual dial design with hour markers on the square sub-dial, with a crosshair on the sub-dial. Because of such a special design, these watches were out of stock for a long time and were discontinued by Rolex.
However, after appearing on the wrist of racer Paul Newman, this watch began to be noticed by collectors. And thanks to the actor's fame, the fate of the watches also changed with the sky high prices.
In addition to his acting career and the success of the Daytona 6239 watch, Paul Newman left a great legacy of philanthropy and social contributions. With Newman's Own food company, he showed a great will to support the community and help those in need. He is a role model for using his influence to benefit society and promote positive change in the world.
Paul Newman passed away on September 26, 2008, but his legacy and spirit live on in the hearts of millions around the world. He is a symbol of talent, compassion and social innovation, leaving an indelible mark on the history of the past half century.
