Today is the big day. Ever since Phillips announced that they were auctioning off Paul Newman’s “Paul Newman Daytona” back in June, the watch community has been buzzing with questions.
How high will the hammer price be" $8 million" $10 million" Over $12 million" What does this mean for the auction community and the value of Paul Newman Daytonas as a category" Will Aurel Bacs crack a long-anticipated smile after he drops the hammer"
So many questions, and less than six more hours until the Phillips showroom on Park Avenue transforms into a high-stakes fight over 50 legendary timepieces. With so much focus on Paul Newman?s ?Paul Newman? Daytona ? and for a good reason ? a few other timepieces have slipped under the radar. Here?s five watches that you should keep your eye on when watching the Phillips Winning Icons auction tonight. Lot #1: Heuer Monaco Ref. 1133
The first lot starts the auction off with a bang. This is a new-old-stock Heuer Monaco from 1970. The Monaco was first released in 1969 and became popular after Steve McQueen wore the model in the 1971 film Le Mans. This is an absolutely fresh timepiece that has never been worn and includes the original Heuer sticker on its caseback. The estimated value is currently projected to end up between $10,000 – $20,000 but I expect the Heuer army to show up in force today and wouldn?t be surprised to see it end up doubling the list price. After all, how often does an unw...