The Must-Watch Lots Selling Alongside Paul Newman’s Daytona This Week

There’s more to Phillips New York’s Winning Icons auction than just one legendary Rolex.

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With the upcoming Phillips Winning Icons—Legendary Watches of the 20^th Century auction kicking off Thursday, October 26, all eyes remain on the hero lot: Paul Newman’s own Rolex Paul Newman Daytona. That said, the auction contains a total of 50 lots, plenty of which are worth more than a cursory glance. This past week, we took a moment to examine the catalog, selecting a small cluster of lots that could be a smart buy while the rest of the room focuses their attention on the potentially record-breaking Rolex.