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Looking back at James Cox, the man who sold Paul Newman’s Daytona

Looking back at James Cox, the man who sold Paul Newman’s Daytona

FromOT: The Podcast


Looking back at James Cox, the man who sold Paul Newman’s Daytona

FromOT: The Podcast

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Length:
82 minutes
Released:
Jan 6, 2022
Format:
Podcast episode

Description

This week we look back at one of our (especially Andy’s) all-time favourite episodes; our chat with James Cox, the man who sold Paul Newman’s Paul Newman … On the 26th of October, 2017, after 12 minutes of bidding, a Rolex Daytona reference 6239 that belonged to legendary actor Paul Newman was sold for $17,752,500 USD (including premiums). It’s widely regarded as the most significant watch auction to date, not just for the hammer price achieved, but for the significance of the watch. In the room was James Cox, who, for decades, wore that watch on his wrist. That was nearly three years ago now, so we thought it was high time to catch up with James and revisit the story of ‘Paul Newman’s Paul Newman’, how it ended up on James’ wrist. We talk about what he’s done with the millions of dollars (hint: making the world a better place), why even he can’t get a new Daytona at retail, and what watch has replaced the most famous Rolex in the world. This week’s episode is sponsored by Artem Straps. Check out their sailcloth straps here. Want to be part of the OT: The Podcast community? Join our Discord! The home of the hot take. SHOWNOTES: James Cox on Instagram The Paul Newman Rolex Daytona auction listing The record-breaking sale My Friend James Nell Newman Foundation How to follow us: Instagram: @ot.podcast Facebook: @OTPodcastAU Follow hosts: @fkscholz + @andygreenlive on Instagram. Submit an application to our quasi-professional watch match making service, by email: otthepodcast@gmail.com If you liked our podcast - please remember to like/share and subscribe.
Released:
Jan 6, 2022
Format:
Podcast episode

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Hosted by Andy Green and Felix Scholz, OT: The Podcast is all about watches, time and how to spend it. Join us as we offer up quasi-professional watch matchmaking advice, interview guests as well as discuss the latest releases, news and issues. If you like watches, then this is the podcast for you!