Jerry Seinfeld Auctions Historic Rolex Daytona for Estimated $200,000
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Comedian Jerry Seinfeld is auctioning a historic 1968 Rolex Daytona watch, the first ever awarded to a 24 Hours of Daytona race winner, Vic Alford. The timepiece, valued at around $200,000, will be sold at Phillips in New York. Seinfeld, a vocal supporter of Israel, recently pledged to donate the cost of a heckler's ticket to Israel during a show.
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- Jerry Seinfeld is auctioning a historic 1968 Rolex Daytona watch valued at approximately $200,000.
- The watch was the first officially awarded to a winner of the 24 Hours of Daytona car race, Vic Alford.
- Seinfeld acquired the watch after purchasing the car driven by Alford to victory.
- The auction will take place at the Phillips auction house in New York.
- Seinfeld recently pledged to donate a heckler's ticket cost to Israel during a show.
Comedian Jerry Seinfeld is auctioning a rare Rolex Daytona watch, a significant piece from his personal collection. The watch, a 1968 Rolex Daytona, was the first officially awarded to a winner of the 24 Hours of Daytona car race, claimed by driver Vic Alford. This historical connection to motorsports makes the timepiece particularly coveted, blending luxury with sporting heritage.
The watch's journey continued after Alford's victory. In 2010, the original winner sold it to the individual who had previously purchased the car Alford drove to victory. Seinfeld later acquired both the car and the watch, completing the winning set. The auction will be held at the prestigious Phillips auction house in New York, anticipated to be their largest sale to date.
Seinfeld's support for Israel has been prominent, especially since the October 7th attacks. He has publicly stood with Israel and confronted pro-Palestinian sentiments. During a recent stand-up show, an audience member interrupted, calling for an end to the Gaza conflict and accusing him of making light of alleged "genocide." Seinfeld responded by promising to donate the price of her ticket to Israel and to aid those affected.
The Rolex Daytona is currently valued at approximately $200,000, reflecting mechanical refurbishments over the years. The auction is expected to draw significant interest from collectors of watches, memorabilia, and automotive history.