Jack Nicklaus , winner of 18 major golf championships , is wearing his solid - gold Rolex Day - Date under the table at Phillips in New York . The watch , a gift from Rolex in 1967 , was described by the golfer ( nicknamed “ the Golden Bear ” ) as " part of me " . Proceeds will go to the Nicklaus Children ’s Health Care Foundation , founded by Nicklaus and his wife Barbara in 2004 , which has raised in excess of $ 100 m . Sold! The timepiece , yet to be given a pre - sale estimate , will go on a guided tour prior to the upcoming December sale , allowing prospective buyers to view it .
Jack Nicklaus , winner of 18 major golf championships , is wearing his solid - gold Rolex Day - Date under the table at Phillips in New York . The watch , a gift from Rolex in 1967 , was described by the golfer ( nicknamed “ the Golden Bear ” ) as " part of me " . Proceeds will go to the Nicklaus Children ’s Health Care Foundation , founded by Nicklaus and his wife Barbara in 2004 , which has raised in excess of $ 100 m . The timepiece , yet to be given a pre - sale estimate , will go on a guided tour prior to the upcoming December sale , allowing prospective buyers to view it .