Rolex records

What is the most expensive Rolex ever sold?

In MEW's documented auction-comps database, the highest Rolex result is Rolex Daytona 'Paul Newman' ref. 6239, sold for $17.75M at Phillips New York in 2017.

Record price
$17.75M
Brand
Rolex
Reference
6239
Venue
Phillips New York
Sale year
2017

Is the Paul Newman Daytona the same as every Daytona 6239?

No. Paul Newman's personal watch has unique provenance; ordinary reference 6239 examples trade far below that record.

Can I query Rolex prices by API?

Yes. Use /api/brands/rolex for a one-call Rolex dossier and /api/listings/search with brand=Rolex for live inventory.