FOR A PAUL NEWMAN DAYTONA. Paul Newman's Rolex Daytona watch sets a record for the highest priced wristwatch ever sold at auction. Prior to Thursday night's sale, be sure to brush up on how the Paul Newman Daytona came to be and all the references that go with it. Jun 26, 2018 - Explore Diarmuid Bland's board "Paul Newman Daytona - Droool!!" When the film wrapped, McQueen gave the watch to Haig Alltounian, the chief mechanic of the film and McQueen’s personal mechanic; the watch is coming to auction fresh from the owner. Here's why it's that valuable. $29.99 +$3.78 shipping. Like, you know, over $1,000,000 well. The benevolent actor also gifted Alltounian his Norton Commando bike from the film, which is operational and still in its original condition. Yes, that's it. On the wrist, a Paul Newman is hard to match. In fact, it's all but identical on the outside. See more ideas about rolex watches, rolex, watches for men. It is only made for one year, from 1970-1971, and is a very rare reference, though because it looks just like the 6239, doesn't fetch a tremendous premium. Weekend Round-Up Starfighters, Folk Music, And Naps, My Watch Story Appreciating The Rolex Explorer, A Father's Omega Seamaster, Making Memories With A Seiko, And More, Sunday Rewind Patek Philippe's Iconic Ad Campaign. Let's take a look at a copy of The Habsburg, Feldman (now Antiquorum) catalog I keep in my office, which shows estimates for some fantastic watches on December 7th, 1988. Phillips is keeping the estimate as “upon request,” but the watch will likely fetch well over $1 million. The back of the timepiece reads “Drive slowly Joanne.” According to Soderlund, her father wore the watch nearly every day until he gifted it to her in 2008, the same year he passed away. When the exotic dials were first shown by Rolex, not many believed so. Yes, it is. “It is a watch that is very important and, at the request of the consignor, we only want inquiries from serious bidders,” Boutros explained. The dial, and that's it. Regardless, in a video interview published by Pucci Papaleo on the 21st of November 2017, Paolo Gobbi asks Aurel Bacs, the very 17.8-million-dollar question that is on all our minds: “Who bought Paul Newman’s ‘Paul Newman’?” Point blank; camera rolling. Back in the day, the watch sold for a couple hundred bucks, and the face didn’t resonate with the general public. Do not, even for a single second, try to reason with yourself why prices of Paul Newmans are so, so much higher than normal Daytonas. Will prices just continue to climb on and on, in perpetuity? It just doesn't make sense if you look at things on an even remotely pragmatic level. The watch is estimated in excess of $1 million (around £770,000). It’s perfect timing: This year marks the 50th anniversary of the famous racing flick, which effectively put Heuer (now Tag Heuer) on the global map. If we take a 20 year look at the Paul Newman, using the 6239 white dial as our model, you can see that the rise is meteoric. The auction house is also bringing another Hollywood legend and avid race-car driver’s timepiece to the block. There is just something about the way the white two-color dial plays against the black acrylic bezel. Paul Newman Rolex “Big Red” Daytona Ref. Free shipping. While the Newman “Big Red” is outfitted with an Oyster bracelet, the actor wore the watch on everything from a bund strap to a President and a Jubilee bracelet. In 2017, Paul Newman's Rolex 6239 sold for $17.1 million. Both were made (approximately) in 1967. More desirable and rare than the 6239, expect a 10-15% premium on the 6241 compared to your basic 6239. Steve McQueen’s 1969 Heuer Monaco Ref. The History of the Exotic Rolex Paul Newman Dial Designs… Studying Exotic Rolex Paul Newman Dial Designs… Updated: After Mr. Paul Newman’s Rolex nicknamed alias “Paul Newman Daytona” sold for nearly $ 18 million at Phillips in New York the awareness for Rolex Paul Newman’s have exploded even further. “It’s the 50th anniversary of the filming of the picture Le Mans and at this time in my life—my age, my health, and wanting to leave a legacy for my family as far as their welfare—I felt it was time to part with the watch,” said Alltounian. Up until now, we've covered the basic Paul Newman watches to provide you a simple understanding of their core differences. I would like to pay special thanks to Mr. Andrew Shear, who not only supplied the seven Paul Newman Daytonas featured in this article, but was also instrumental in the research put forth here. Believe it or not, he says he actually refused the gift at first. The watches from Project X demand around 21,000 USD new. I hope this version of Reference Points will serve not to dissuade anyone from pursuing a "Paul Newman" Daytona, but actually assist those that may be actively seeking to understand this watch better. But for die-hard automotive and motorcycle enthusiasts, McQueen’s wheels might pique your interest. This is just one reason why the world of Paul Newmans is so murky. The 6262 features a steel bezel, tri-color dial (though it may be found with a two-color dial, too), and pump pushers. This isn't really part of the Paul Newman family in that it's not technically a Daytona – it's the original Yachtmaster. Collection by Yuco66. It is a gift from his wife. First, there are the gold Paul Newmans. In fact, based on conversations with seasoned collectors, it is fair to say there are more fake Paul Newman dials in the world than there are real ones. For that, I encourage you to read this story over at Jake's Rolex World. The other is steel and has an estimate of $3,000 to $3,500. “When I said that, he grinned and chuckled and said, ‘It’s too late. Provenance of this magnitude, of course, will send this watch into the stratosphere but, in general, blue-dial Monacos from the ’70s are rare. Now it has another Paul Newman watch on its hands. Then, we have something even more exotic. These numbers must be featured in order for the Rolex to be authenticated. Paul Newman is a famous actor and a successful racer. As such, it is not uncommon to see Paul Newmans with original sales receipts in some cases several years, if not decades, later than the production date. And Singer was making "Paul Newman" style dials for not just Rolex, either. October 26, 2017 How (and Why) Paul Newman’s Rolex Daytona Sold for Over $17M With an an opening bid of $10M, Paul Newman's Rolex Daytona has cemented its place in the record books. But, below I will explain each of the six references that you may come across in perusing the Paul Newman so that you can understand the differences. It remains in pristine condition and the race car mechanic says he only wore it for special occasions for a couple of years before retiring it to his safety deposit box. Again, made only for just one year, the 6264 features the upgraded, higher beat caliber 727, pump pushers, and a black acrylic bezel. Slap Shot Blu-ray Paul Newman NEW. As such, the asking price of any nice 6263 Paul Newman is now over $200,000, where a silver dial, non-PN 6263 is around $40,000 in mint condition. La référence 6262 demeure une référence à la production confidentielle dans l'histoire de la Rolex Daytona avec une production réduite de moins de deux ans. The Paul Newman is absolutely the most dangerous high-end vintage watch in the world, and I can not stress enough how important it is to do one's homework when buying, and to always remember that if something appears to be too good to be true, in particular with a Paul Newman, it likely is. “Within a month or two, I was on a plane to Los Angeles to meet with Haig for the first time.”. To be specific, the watch on the left sold for $28,750 in December of 2013, while the one on the right sold for $93,750 in the very same auction. Still, it's interesting to note how quickly the prices of of Paul Newman have climbed since right around this sale. You can read about that one here. The Daytona sold in 2017 was the Paul Newman “Paul Newman” Daytona the one that prompted watch collectors to nickname the style. You may view his website here. You may remember, back in 2017, the auction house sold Paul Newman’s Rolex Daytona for a record-breaking $17.8 million (around £13.75 million). The Panda 6263 is the most desired, most beautiful, and most expensive standard Paul Newman Daytona around. The Rolex Paul Newman Daytona, is a watch dedicated to Paul Newman with six references. Reference 6265, as seen here, features a thicker "Oyster" style case with screw-down pushers. It doesn't sound like much, but remember, retail on this watch just 15 years before was $300. Andrew is one of the finest vintage Rolex experts and dealers in the world and I have no trouble recommending him for any of your vintage Rolex needs. The watch, auctioned at Phillips in New York, was sold for $15.5 million. Looks a hell of a lot like the 6239, doesn't it? Here, for example, are two Tiffany-signed 6239 Daytonas for sale in Rome. Probably only 100 were made and today it’s really hard to find one in good condition.” Now you know what to hunt for if you can’t get your hands on the McQueen Monaco. Of the six Monacos that were a part of Le Mans, four belonged to the prop man Don Nunley, who sold them at auction (two of them now belong to the Tag Heuer museum). All one would have to do to make that 6241 into $100,000+ watch is swap the dial, but if you do that with the incorrect reference, all of a sudden, you have a dial that doesn't match the watch.) Though, I don't claim to know the future and do believe we remain in a bit of a spike after the Christie's Rolex Daytona: Less One sale, where the average watch brought down over $264,000. One to Watch The 25-Year-Old Upstart Breathing New Life Into Traditional French Watchmaking, How To Take Better Photos Of Your Watches – Without Buying A New Camera. First things first, this report will not be an exposé on the life of Paul Newman, nor the several watches that he wore. Like the 6264 featured here, these solid gold watches (in both 14k and 18) are highly sought after by collectors. Waltham collaborated with Blancpain on several watches, in simple terms these where Waltham branded 50 fathoms and the very high build quality reflects this. The often told yet completely unsubstantiated story is that Newman wore his 6239 on the cover of an Italian magazine, and that it was at that moment that the powerful Italian collector/dealer base decided it would be the next thing in watches. The Paul Newman Collection 7 Disc DVD Movie Set Brand New Sealed. The 6265 features a graduated stainless steel bezel, and now instead of three color dial, you have a traditional "Panda" style dial in just white and black. The only black screw-down Paul Newman Daytona should be signed "Rolex Cosmograph Oyster," and they are extremely rare at that. When Rolex first introduced the Daytona, a watch inspired by racecar drivers and named after the famous Florida track, it wasn’t a big hit. Geoffrey Hewitt Photograph Collection 6239, apart from typical celebrity memorabilia. The watch on the wrist of Paul Newman is a Waltham dive watch. 15 brand new from $4.99. Having said that, there is something very special about the Paul Newman, and even just being around one can give a true watch lover serious chills – this watch is nothing short of true legend. Introducing The 100th Anniversary Cartier Tank Cintrée Limited Edition. The decision to part with the heirloom wasn’t an easy one—the process reportedly took three years, but when 2020 rolled around the timing was right. l'avis de 41watch. Check them out at 92 Thompson Street for the best in vintage and independent eye-wear. It's actually far more rare than you might imagine based on how many you see in the online space. So, what I'm saying is that while you see a lot of watches that look like Paul Newmans, finding a 100% correct Paul Newman is no easy task, let alone one in nice shape. The 6239 on the left would have a fair street market value of around $25,000-$30,000, while the 6239 on the right would have a value of around $90,000-$100,000. Proceeds from the sale will be donated to several charities, chosen by Sunderland, including the SeriousFun Children’s Network and the Safe Water Network, both founded by Newman. Say for example you have a highly polished case on a 6239 with a Paul Newman dial, but the dial is in mint condition. A friend, who happened to be a watch collector, rang him up and convinced him he might want to consider parting with it. The base 722 found in the 6239 beats at 18,000 vibrations per hour, while the new 727 is sped up to 21,600 beats per hour. This highly collectible vintage watch features the Paul Newman dial, which pushes the price up considerably. Charismatic, blue eyed, Paul Newman, was horribly miscast in his film debut in 1955, in the silly biblical epic, The Silver Chalice. Inside Brad Pitt’s old-school Hollywood watch collection By Alfred Tong 18 December 2020 Brad Pitt purposefully embodies the old-school fantasy elegance of screen legends such as Paul Newman … This is a 6262. Again, the 6264 is a very rare reference made for just one year, and serves as the bridge between the low-beat, pump pusher Daytonas and the high-beat, Oyster Daytonas. “But the Dark Lord with the black dial is actually much rarer than the blue one. There are more fake Paul Newman dials in the world than there are fake dials for all other watches combined. Copyright © 2009–2021, HODINKEE Inc. All Rights Reserved. Because the watch on the right is a Paul Newman Daytona, and the one on the left is not. The "Paul Newman" Daytona is a watch as infamous as it is famous, as dangerous as it is beautiful, and as valuable as it is rare. These were produced from the 1950’s to the 1960s. Here is a 6241 tropical Paul Newman: Moving along, there are the double-signed Paul Newman Daytonas. On the inside, however, the 6262 features an upgraded Valjoux caliber called the 727. Since the Paul Newman Rolex is in such high demand, both companies have made limited editions designed after the vintage watch. And this is when the slow-seller of the 1960s and 70s became the hottest vintage watch in the world. Still, if you're a nerd like me, the 6262 is a super cool watch. It is estimated that less than 20 black dial screw-down Paul Newmans are known, and when they come up for sale, they do really, really well. The playfulness of the dial is so beautiful, so very un-Rolex. Stay tuned for more. In honor of the upcoming sale of Paul Newman's very own Paul Newman Daytona, we thought we would flashback to the comprehensive Reference Points on the Paul Newman Daytona. But, are a few little design traits worth paying that much more for a Daytona? Again, we have the Valjoux 722, a three color dial, and pump pushers. FEATURE Tracking the Rolex Daytona: A 55-Year History In this feature-length article from WatchTime's January-February 2016 issue, we take a look at the 55-year history of the Rolex Cosmograph Daytona, the brand's iconic chronograph watch. It features an Air Force veteran that at some point in the 70s, after seeing it on the wrists of many pilots he flew with, decided to buy himself a Rolex watch to use while scuba diving. It does. Then, we have the Lemon dial Paul Newman, which sold last year at Antiquorum for over $840,000 due to its solid gold Oyster case and never seen before dial. Paul Newman and the Rolex Daytona. 5 out of 5 stars (19) 19 product ratings - Slap Shot Blu-ray Paul Newman NEW. I will not go into how to spot fake Paul Newman dials in this article – it's a rabbit hole simply far too wide and deep to explain in a solitary article. In the second installment of our Reference Points series we will tackle perhaps the most discussed family of watches in modern timepiece collecting. Then, you have a 6241 with a mint case but a normal, non-PN dial. 64 sold. He pointed out that Joanne Woodward had purchased the watch, so it should be called the Joanne Woodward-Paul Newman’s Paul Newman Daytona. The Sports Section What's The Best Watch For Runners? 14270, Reference Points Understanding The Rolex GMT-Master. 20 ... Paul Newman's Rolex Daytona watch sets a record for the highest priced wristwatch ever sold at auction. 2013 $75,000 (Christie’s, New York, June 11, 2013), 2008 $66,000 (Antiquorum, October 17, 2008), 2003 $39,434 (Antiquorum, October 11, 2003), 1998 $17,296 (Christie’s, London, March 18, 1998). Above you see a photograph of Mr. Newman wearing his own Reference 6239 exotic dial. But, on top of that, a Paul Newman is still far less rare than two early chronographs I am particularly fond of: The Mark 1 6239 Daytona, and the 2915 Speedmaster. Additional thanks go out to Silver Lining Opticians, who was nice enough to allow us into their awesome Soho shop for filming. I should note that we have chosen to omit reference 6240 (early transitional Oyster case with caliber 722) because of its rarity. He decided to go for this Oyster Cosmograph model because it was the one he could afford, paying about $350.-, which equaled about a months salary for him. Paul Newman “Big Red” Daytona Ref. But this watch was not bought by Paul Newman himself. In the period of the 1980s through the early 2000s, when exotic dial Daytonas gained in popularity and Italian collectors soon proclaimed them The "Paul Newman" Daytonas, we began to see an enormous up-tick in the numbers of these dials. 6263 Courtesy of Phillips. And, because it's so well known, they are about as liquid as any watch in the world, even at the astronomical prices that we see now. The 6241 is identical to the 6239 in every way, but with the addition of a black acrylic bezel. There are a lot of dials out there that are really fake, and a lot of dials out there that are a little fake, and there are dials out there they are real, but on the wrong watch – indicating someone has swapped parts around (Why would someone do this, you ask? That friend brought him to Phillips. You may remember, back in 2017, the auction house sold Paul Newman’s Rolex Daytona for a record-breaking $17.8 million (around £13.75 million). “We estimate there are probably about 5,000 of the blue Monacos made throughout the period,” said Tag Heuer’s heritage director, Catherine Eberle-Devaux. A close look at the DVD box set of Paul Newman: The Tribute Collection. Paul Newman himself contributed to the fame of the reference, and his very watch reached top sales records at Phillips in NY in 2017. But, how did this dog of a watch become such an icon, and how exactly did watch collectors discover Mr. Newman's tie to this particular dial? He was frequently photographed wearing the piece and was known to keep its pushers unscrewed so that he could more readily time events, including his daughter’s horseback riding lessons. The watches from Project X demand around 21,000 USD new. The above chart is by no means the end-all of Paul Newman Daytona reference materials, but it will provide you with a basic understanding of the configurations most often found and accepted as valid. Besides the Paul Newman, there’s a Heuer Monaco worn by Steve McQueen, five watches from Sylvester Stallone’s collection, and a pair of pocket watches owned … The Rolex Cosmograph Oyster Reference 6263 with a Panda Paul Newman dial is, how do I say this... perfect? The only difference, really? And by a few, I mean really a few. The reference 6239 with an exotic dial aka Paul Newman is undoubtedly one of the most famous reference in the world of collectors. In fact, these dials sat on shelves for years and years. But, that doesn't mean they're cooler, or even have a bigger upside financially. It is not clear when this photo was taken, or for what, but it since become the quintessential Newman on Newman photograph (borrowed from my friend Jake). December 12, 2020 Paul Newman’s $5.4 Million Rolex Daytona Tops Phillips’s ‘Racing Pulse’ Sale in New York The auction also included Steve McQueen's Heuer, which sold for over $2.2 million. Then, Paul Newman was spotted wearing one. That begs the question, if the Paul Newman is all about the looks, are they really worth the remarkable premium? And I don't see that changing any time soon. Starting around 1970 you begin to see the final two references of the manually wound Rolex Daytonas. More on that shortly. This prototype dial exists in just three examples: one belongs to Rolex, the other once belonged to Mr. Eric Clapton, and the third belongs to John Goldberger, who was nice enough to show it to us here. $4.99. RR1 is the private membership club that brings the pages of Robb Report to life. “Let us all agree,” he said. The very wearable 34 mm (excluding crown) watch and has a manual wind Waltham 1686 movement This model is the stainless-steel case version and is without doubt th The 6264 is the black bezel counterpart to the 6262. His wife also engraved the text “DRIVE CAREFULLY ME” on the bottom case of the fake watch. Paul Newman Collection, The (DVD) Amazon.com. Additionally, there is a small "step" in the dial between the outer minute track and the center of the dial. Pre-owned Blaken Daytonas sell for about 22,500 USD, while … “I said to him, ‘Don’t you want to give this to your son or keep it in the family?’ Alltounian told Robb Report. Expect to pay a little premium here depending on how even the fading is. One of the most valuable double-signed Paul Newmans was sold by Christie's approximately one year ago, and that was a gold 6241 retailed by Hermes in Paris. The Paul Newman is so desirable for so many reasons, one of which is the undeniable fact that the thing is just downright gorgeous. You can read about it here. They might, especially as we continue to learn more about the different dials and strive to weed out the bad eggs. In fact, there isn't another serially produced watch in the world that could match the increase in value that we've seen with Paul Newmans over the past 20 some years. This stainless steel Rolex Ref. Like Jane Birkin’s own Hermes bag or the Mao jacket Mao Zedong himself wore, Paul Newman’s “Paul Newman” Daytona is the watch that created a cult object.. Two things set the watch, actually a Rolex Cosmograph Daytona ref. are two Tiffany-signed 6239 Daytonas for sale in Rome. Here you see two reference 6241 Paul Newmans. It’s already got your name on it.’ I didn’t know it at the time, but he had it engraved with my name on the back of it.” The caseback reads, “TO HAIG Le MANS 1970” and has been in Alltounian’s possession for half a century. The consensus is that indeed it is possible to find a 6240 with original Paul Newman dial, and if you do, it should have a two-color Mark 1 Panda dial or a three-color RCO, and come on a later 6240 production watch. Now it has another Paul Newman watch … Paul Newman’s Rolex Oyster Cosmograph Daytona. Product Description. Phillips is revving its engines again. 6263 Cosmograph “Big Red” Daytona—a nickname given to the watch for its large red letters spelling out “Daytona”—was, like the 2017 Paul Newman watch, given to the actor by his wife, Joanne Woodward, for their 25th wedding anniversary in 1983 and will be up for sale in Phillips on December 12 “Racing Pulse” auction. On the night in 2017, after James Cox’s watch sold, Aurel Bacs had something more to say. Both of the watches you see above are Rolex Cosmograph Daytonas Reference 6239 in stainless steel with black dials. Paul Newman Daytona Source. The first, most common, and least expensive Paul Newman Daytona also happens to be the most authentic, in that it's the actual reference worn by Newman himself. Pre-owned Blaken Daytonas sell for about 22,500 USD, while … But, some how, some way, Newman's ownership of an exotic dial Daytona became known, and the watch was off to the races, so to speak. In this particular example of the 6241 PN, the dial features a third color (red) which adds a bit of character. The Paul Newman is arguably the most famous and sought after of the mega Rolexes, and I don't believe that will change any time soon. I've never seen this magazine cover, nor spoken to a single person that has either. Then, we have tropical Paul Newmans. I'm talking about nothing short of the Rolex "Paul Newman" Daytona, and here we will explore the six references of this absolutely legendary timepiece, as well as go into its history, ups, downs, ins and outs. The Paul Newman features an art deco style font for the numerals, and the hash marks have a small square at the end. More on that below. And we mustn't forget that Rolex was not the vertically integrated manufacturer that it is today – it was another company, Singer, who was making the dials for them. For now, he has no plans to part with it but, maybe one day the timing will be right to also part with his ride. 1133, worn by the actor during the filming of Le Mans in 1970, will also be up for sale. Just like any other tropical Rolex, this refers to when the black of a dial begins to turn to a nice warm brown color. The caseback of Steve McQueen’s Heuer Monaco. Of course, the 6263 mimics the 6265 technically with the Valjoux 727 inside, with screw-down pushers. There is a third PN in this catalog – a steel 6239 white dial, with an estimate of $3,000 to $4,000. The only thing that makes a vintage Daytona a "Paul Newman" Daytona is the dial. Steve McQueen’s Heuer Monaco Courtesy of Phillips. But, nothing about collecting watches, in particular vintage Rolex watches, makes sense on paper, does it? Paul Newman's career slipped onto an unstoppable track with Somebody Up There Likes Me, his 1956 biopic about boxer Rocky Graziano.Of course that was his second picture, the first being the oft-joked-about bungle The Silver Chalice.Newman's Method-y intensity and dazzling good looks brought him stardom, and his … One of them is in gold and has an estimate of $8,000-$10,000. Let's zoom in on some dials so you can see, specifically, what makes a Paul Newman a Paul Newman: In the two photos above, you can see the differences quite clearly. And while six blue-dial Monacos were delivered to the set for the film, Alltounian’s watch was the only one McQueen wore while filming. They are typically found with either black or champagne colored dials. Watch. 6263 Courtesy of Phillips. It is for this reason that for the Paul Newman in particular, I highly, highly recommend you buy the seller as much as the watch when looking for one of these undeniably cool chronographs. Is the Paul Newman a rare watch? But, even within this mega range of mega watches, there exists some that are even more special. They must have learned quickly because the next nearly 50 years featured sheer brilliance, and one memorable film characterization after another for the wonderful Paul Newman. The 6239 features pump pushers and a steel bezel, with the Rolex Valjoux 722 beating inside. H. 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Though the example pictured here in 18k yellow gold, a steel example would indeed feature a stepped three color dial with "Daytona" above 6 o'clock as well, though it is possible to see a two-color dial on a 6264. It may be found with both a white or black dial with production beginning in the mid 1960s, certainly after the MK 1 Daytonas found only in 1963. It is Singer's involvement with the production of these massively valuable dials that makes the whole situation even murkier still. And here's everything you need to know about it. While the panda dial 6263's are certainly more common than your black dial RCO's, they are by no means common, and finding an original Oyster PN in good condition is becoming increasingly difficult. Watch. For example, here is a two register Vulcain with exotic style dial that we sold in our Chicago Pop-Up last year for practically nothing. The watch, auctioned at Phillips in New York, was sold for $15.5 million. First thing to know, Paul Newman Daytona is a sports watch and can only have the reference number 6239, 6241, 6262, 6263, 6264 or 6265. But, because of this, and because there is no technical difference between a basic Daytona and a Paul Newman Daytona beyond the type of dial it uses, it has presented one of largest opportunities for the ugly side of vintage Rolex to rear its head. Furthermore, all of the Paul Newman Daytona … Here will examine each reference of the Paul Newman Daytona so that you, our dear readers, will understand the varying qualities of this highly collectible and oft misinterpreted watch. We also do not want to encourage anyone who might be looking to create a counterfeit dial by telling them what they're doing wrong. Caliber 722 ) because of its rarity Newman New Rolex clients to 1960s., which pushes the price up considerably should note that we have the Valjoux beating. 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