Rolex Paul Newman Daytona Ref.6239 (Call me by my name)
"Turn right to go left." If you are a fan of the Cars movie franchise, you likely remember this line well. It was the advice Doc Hudson, a 1951 Hudson Hornet, gave to the hotshot racer Lightning McQueen on how to steer. Amidst the fun of the three films we have enjoyed, how many realize that Doc Hudson became a racing legend at the same time as Paul Newman? Cars was considered his final film before cancer took this legend away in 2008.
The story of speed in the movie Cars must have reminded Paul Newman of the days he spent on the racetrack. The hands that gripped the steering wheel of a Porsche 935 and secured magnificent victories—beyond an acting career that made women swoon, men also turned their attention to an actor who wasn't just known for his looks, but also for his undeniable skills. Aside from the racing that garnered overwhelming interest, the watches worn by the actor-turned-racer received equal attention.
15, 30, 45, 60, instead of the 20, 40, 60 found on standard models. The case is made of stainless steel, features a Valjoux 722 movement, and measures 36 mm.
On October 26, 2017, the auction house Phillips held an auction for the Rolex Paul Newman Daytona ref. 6239. This specific watch, actually worn by Paul Newman, fetched $1.95 million—truly fitting for a watch made legendary by a man like Paul Newman.
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