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What is the Paul Newman Rolex?
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The Paul Newman Rolex is a Rolex Daytona 6239 that was owned by Paul Newman, who wore it many times during his racing career — Newman began racing professionally in 1972 and is said to have worn the watch every day, both on and off the track. The ruggedly handsome star was captured in countless paparazzi and publicity photos seemingly never without the same beloved Daytona. The back was engraved with the phrase, “Drive Carefully Me.” Search a collection of authenticated Rolex watches from top boutiques worldwide on 1stDibs.
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Rolex Two-Tone Datejust Rare Smooth Bezel circa, 1971 Flawless Original Dial
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Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Rolex Watch Company
STYLE / REFERENCE: Oyster Perpetual Datejust / Reference 1600
METAL / MATERIAL: Stainless Steel and 14Kt. Solid Gold
CIRCA / YEAR: 1971
DIMENSIO...
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Vintage 1970s Swiss Modern Wrist Watches
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Rolex Steel Oysterdate with Custom Tiffany Blue Dial and Diamond Bezel 1970's
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Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Rolex Watch Company
STYLE / REFERENCE: Oysterdate / Reference 6694
METAL / MATERIAL: Stainless Steel
CIRCA / YEAR: 1970's
DIMENSIONS / SIZE: Length 43mm X Diameter 3...
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Vintage 1970s Swiss Modern Wrist Watches
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Rolex President Day-Date Yellow Gold Champagne Diamond Dial Mens Watch 18238
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Located in Atlanta, GA
Rolex President Day-Date Yellow Gold Champagne Diamond Dial Mens Watch 18238. Officially certified chronometer automatic self-winding movement. 18k yellow gold oyster case 36.0 mm in...
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20th Century Wrist Watches
Materials
Yellow Gold
Rolex Datejust Blue Vignette Diamond Dial Steel Yellow Gold Ladies Watch 69173
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Located in Atlanta, GA
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Materials
Yellow Gold, Steel
Rolex Datejust President Champagne Diamond Dial Yellow Gold Ladies Watch 69178
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Located in Atlanta, GA
Rolex Datejust President Champagne Diamond Dial Yellow Gold Ladies Watch 69178. Officially certified chronometer automatic self-winding movement. 18k yellow gold oyster case 26.0 mm ...
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Materials
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Rolex Datejust Steel Yellow Gold White Dial Mens Watch 16233
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Located in Atlanta, GA
Rolex Datejust Steel Yellow Gold White Dial Mens Watch 16233. Officially certified chronometer automatic self-winding movement. Stainless steel case 36.0 mm in diameter. Rolex logo o...
Category
20th Century Wrist Watches
Materials
Steel, Yellow Gold