Joanne Woodward gave this Daytona to Paul Newman as a gift, engraved with "Drive Carefully Me" on the case back — a detail that turns a watch into a genuine piece of Hollywood history rather than just a rare dial variant.
The visible wear on the watch — scratches, a worn strap — became part of the appeal rather than a flaw, and the sale is widely credited with cementing "Paul Newman dial" Rolexes as the most coveted vintage watches in the world.
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