Paul Newman
Actor and racing driver, 1925–2008
One watch, on one documented occasion. More about Paul Newman
Rolex
Cosmograph Daytona
40 mm · €16,200
1969
Off dutyThe set of Winning, and every racetrack after it
From 1969
Joanne Woodward gave it to her husband around the time he learned to race for Winning, with an instruction on the back. He wore it for years, then handed it to James Cox, who had dated his daughter Nell. It sold for $17,752,500 in 2017.
On the wrist: Cosmograph Daytona ref. 6239, caseback engraved 'DRIVE CAREFULLY ME'
Documented· checked September 2026phillips.comwatchesbysjx.comforbes.com
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