One question that we get a lot at HODINKEE HQ is some formulation of “What did the Paul Newman auction teach us?” or “How did this change the vintage watch market?” And with a year of perspective to help us, the answers still aren’t all terribly clear, and those that are have less to do with the sale Mr. Newman’s watch and more to do with the build up to that night. Sure, Daytonas continue to go for big money at nearly every auction, but that can’t really be attributed to this sale or its sky-high result. What is clear is that this sale got the idea of cool, important, and, yes, expensive, vintage watches in front of an audience that otherwise might not have paid them any attention. The cultural impact seems to outweigh the financial impact, at least so far.
But, rather than muse over all the possibilities here, we recommend you watch our in-depth video and full report from last year’s historic sale, published just hours after the hammer fell. And, of course, let us know what you think down in the comments below!
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