Jack Nicklaus , winner of 14 major golf championships, is putting his solid-gold Rolex Day-Date under the hammer at Phillips in Hong Kong . The watch, a gift from the Nicklaus Children’s Health Care Foundation 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 , started by Nicklaus and his wife Barbara in 1967 , which has raised in excess of $100m . “Barbara and I have supported children’s health care for almost 55 years,” Nicklaus says. The timepiece, yet to be given a pre-sale estimate, will go on a world tour prior to the 12 December sale, allowing prospective buyers to view it.
Jack Nicklaus , winner of 14 major golf championships, is putting his solid-gold Rolex Day-Date under the hammer at Phillips in Hong Kong . The watch, a gift from the Nicklaus Children’s Health Care Foundation 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 , started by Nicklaus and his wife Barbara in 1967 , which has raised in excess of $100m . The timepiece, yet to be given a pre-sale estimate, will go on a world tour prior to the 12 December sale, allowing prospective buyers to view it.