Sunday, April 23, 2023

Who needs a metal detector?

 

Previously I've noted the remarkable discoveries of treasure hunters using metal detectors (and sometimes less, like using a snorkel and mask to find a medieval sword underwater).

In this case, Paul Newman's daughter just had to rummage through the drawers of a family chest at home.


Two of Paul Newman's beloved Rolexes found sitting in a desk are expected to fetch millions after chance discovery - timepieces include one he won in famed 24-hour race at Daytona Florida speedway

You can bid on it, too (but like the headline says, be prepared to pay a few mil)

"Its message from his wife [Joanne Woodward] advising him to drive safely is similar to advice inscribed on the backs of two other watches she gave him, which read 'Drive slowly, Joanne' and 'Drive Carefully, Me.' The first sold for $5.5 million at auction, while the second fetched $17.8 million."

 

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