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Curator
The Collection
Curated vintage Rolex — available now
JPS Cherry 'Paul Newman'
Ref. 6264 · 1971
Price on Request
Paul Newman Daytona
Ref. 6239 · 1968
€250K – €400K
Submariner 'Tropical'
Ref. 5513 · 1966
€35K – €55K
GMT-Master 'Pepsi'
Ref. 6542 · 1959
€80K – €120K
Sea-Dweller DRSD
Ref. 1665 · 1972
€45K – €75K
Explorer II 'Freccione'
Ref. 1655 · 1971
€60K – €90K
Daytona 'Big Red'
Ref. 6263 · 1975
Price on Request
Milgauss 'Honeycomb'
Ref. 6541 · 1958
€150K – €250K
Submariner COMEX
Ref. 5514 · 1974
Price on Request
Day-Date 'Stella'
Ref. 1803 · 1970
€40K – €65K
Explorer I 'Waffle'
Ref. 6350 · 1953
€55K – €85K
Submariner 'Red'
Ref. 1680 · 1969
€25K – €40K
Daytona 'Panda'
Ref. 6265 · 1971
€120K – €180K
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Journal
News, analysis, and stories from the world of vintage Rolex
The Paul Newman JPS Cherry
The rarest Newman of all. Named after the John Player Special livery, this black-and-gold Daytona Ref. 6264 in 14K gold is the holy grail of vintage Rolex collecting. An 8-minute deep dive into its history, provenance, and significance.
Rolex & Cartier In Another League — Morgan Stanley Report
The 2025 Morgan Stanley Swiss Watch Report confirms what collectors already know: watches priced above CHF 50,000 account for 37% of export value and 89% of growth — while representing just 1.4% of volumes. Rolex wholesale sales hit an estimated CHF 11 billion. Ultra-luxury is where the money is.
Rolex Land-Dweller: The Biggest New Line in Years
With Watches and Wonders 2026 on the horizon, speculation is building around what Rolex has planned for the Land-Dweller in year two. The 36mm Ref. 127234 is already trading at £21,995. First entirely new Rolex family since the Cellini relaunch — and collectors are paying attention.
Paul Newman's Own Daytona: $17.8 Million at Phillips
The legendary Ref. 6239 worn by Paul Newman himself sold for a record-breaking $17,752,500 at Phillips — the highest price ever paid for a Rolex at auction. Once, the Daytona couldn't sell and sat in display windows. Now it defines the entire vintage market.
5 Rolex Models Now Trading Below Retail
The Yacht-Master and several other sport references have fallen under retail price in February 2026. For smart collectors, this market correction is creating buying opportunities that haven't existed in years. The question isn't if — it's which references to target.
10 Ultra-Rare Rolex Watches Collectors Are Chasing Right Now
Esquire Japan visited Osaka boutique Libertas to document the most sought-after references in the current market. From tropical Submariners to military-issued GMT-Masters, these are the pieces that serious collectors are hunting.
Swiss Watch Recovery: Dress Watches Making a Comeback
Audemars Piguet gains ground driven by Royal Oak, but the real story is the shift toward dress watches. After years of steel sports watch dominance, collector preferences are evolving. Three luxury brands are gaining significant ground in the pre-owned market.
“It’s not about owning watches.
— Philipp Stahl, Founder
It’s about understanding them.”
Since 1988, Philipp Stahl has been at the heart of vintage Rolex collecting. From founding Rolex Passion Report to building Rolex Passion Market — Time Curator is the next chapter.
About
37 years of passion, expertise, and trust
The Curator
I find the watches
that matter most.
Since 1988, I have been immersed in the world of vintage Rolex. What started as a personal passion became a lifelong pursuit of the rarest, most significant timepieces ever made. From Paul Newman Daytonas to military Submariners, from tropical dials to Stellas — I've held them, studied them, and helped place them with collectors who truly understand their value.
Through Rolex Passion Report, I built the largest independent knowledge base on vintage Rolex. Through Rolex Passion Market, I created a trusted marketplace connecting dealers and collectors across 40+ countries. Time Curator is the next evolution — combining 37 years of expertise with artificial intelligence to serve collectors at every level.
My philosophy is simple: it's not about the money. It's about the watches, the stories they carry, and the people who cherish them. Every watch I curate has a soul. My job is to find it the right home.
Connected to Legends
The watches that made history
From the summit of Everest to the circuits of Formula 1 — the stories behind the most iconic Rolex moments.
Sir Jackie Stewart
Formula 1 Legend
Daytona Ref. 6239
Reinhold Messner
King of the Mountains
Explorer II Ref. 1655
Jean-Claude Killy
Triple Olympic Champion
Dato-Compax Ref. 6236
Bertrand Piccard
Deep Sea Pioneer
Deep Sea Special
Hillary & Tenzing
Everest 1953
Explorer Ref. 6098
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