Last year, a vintage Rolex Daytona worn by Paul Newman was sold at auction for $17.8 million. Cara Barrett, editor at Hodinkee, fills us in on why Rolex's are so pricey. Following is a transcript ...

Paul Newman had few equals as both an actor ... Where Steve McQueen had his motorcycle and James Dean had his red jacket, Newman was gifted a Rolex Daytona by his wife. Actress Joanne Woodward ...

And yet there it was: a reverse panda dial, those funky art-deco numerals and square-tipped indices on the subdials, and Paul Newman ... driving prices to a premium. To be fair, Rolex are rather ...

A gobsmacked guest on Antiques Roadshow was left nearly floored live on air, when expert Peter Planes delivered a staggering valuation of his vintage Rolex ... actor Paul Newman, who wore it ...

The Rolex Paul Newman Daytona watch is one of the most coveted and desirable watches among vintage watch collectors. It continues to rise in price due to its scarce supply and commands high prices ...