Paul Newman Daytona in 1967

[benbean]

Paul Newman Daytona was launched in 1967 with the list price of US$150.
Using the value of money converter - with 4.4% inflation per year, in today's dollar term, it is US$984.57. I know this watch is fetching an arm and leg today.

Anyone know what is the original price of the submariner 16800 when first introduced in late 70's and 16610 in 1989? I believe the 16800 is the first sub with sapphire crystal.

I'm still a newbee to Rolex, pls correct if any mistakes in the finding.

[kenlinliu1419]

Paul Newman Daytona was launched in 1967 with the list price of US$150.
Using the value of money converter - with 4.4% inflation per year, in today's dollar term, it is US$984.57. I know this watch is fetching an arm and leg today.

Anyone know what is the original price of the submariner 16800 when first introduced in late 70's and 16610 in 1989? I believe the 16800 is the first sub with sapphire crystal.

I'm still a newbee to Rolex, pls correct if any mistakes in the finding.

Correction: Paul Newman Daytona costs 2 arms, 2 legs and a head!

[daytona 6263]

Paul Newman Daytona was launched in 1967 with the list price of US$150.
Using the value of money converter - with 4.4% inflation per year, in today's dollar term, it is US$984.57. I know this watch is fetching an arm and leg today.

Anyone know what is the original price of the submariner 16800 when first introduced in late 70's and 16610 in 1989? I believe the 16800 is the first sub with sapphire crystal.

I'm still a newbee to Rolex, pls correct if any mistakes in the finding.

Not quite a Newman but a 6263 from 1982 when bought by my Father it cost him £785 he was going to buy a Sub .But the Daytona was cheaper and they gave him a discount,the watch now belongs to me and I would never sell it at any price.

[benbean]

WOW thanks for sharing. Interesting you mentioned that it was cheaper than the sub at that time - your dad made the right choice.
Its a heirloom.

[kenlinliu1419]

WOW!!! If you still have the box and papers, you could easily command USD $40k.
Thanks for sharing.

[daytona 6263]

WOW thanks for sharing. Interesting you mentioned that it was cheaper than the sub at that time - your dad made the right choice.
Its a heirloom.

WOW!!! If you still have the box and papers, you could easily command USD $40k.
Thanks for sharing.

Well in 1986 a 16800 Submariner cost £1012 while a 6263 Daytona cost just £882 at this time the Daytona was very very poor sellers.Interesting the Oysterquartz Ref 1700 at this time was almost as expensive as the Sub at £992 ,DJ Ref 1600 £840 and the GMT Ref 16750 £834.And yes I have the box and full papers even the original payment receipt but its not for sale at any price well not as long as I am still breathing.