Rolex Daytona - A watch that is sure to get your heart racing!

The Rolex Daytona, an unbeatable masterpiece, has always been a favorite for vintage Rolex collectors ever since its release. Although Rolex have been continuing to manufacture Rolex Daytona watches even to this date, the most sought after and rarest are the Daytona watches that were made in the original version with four-digit numbers.

The story behind the name: 

Did you know the first Cosmograph Daytona (ref 6263) was introduced only a year after the first long distance race that happened in Daytona Beach, Florida? Now you know where the Rolex Daytona got its name from. 

This iconic name symbolises the ever-resilient bond that has always connected Rolex and motorsports, which was strengthened once again in 2013 by when Rolex entered into the world of Formula 1® racing as their Global Partner and Official Timepiece.

The Rolex Daytona Backstory:

An absolute anomaly, for Rolex, the Daytona comes with three hands as opposed to the usual two. Two close competitors in terms of being well-known and the number of sales are the Rolex Submariner and the Rolex Datejust. 

The first models that came out did not even have the “Daytona” inscription on the dial, but soon, it made its place above the 12-hour counter on every watch. The easy to read and extra large tachymeter scale makes it very easy for the person wearing to calculate speeds, staying true to the vision that the Cosmograph Daytona was developed, keeping mind race car drivers and motorsport enthusiasts.

Even now, the winner of the world-famous 24-hour race in Daytona Beach, receives a brand new Rolex Daytona customised with an engraved case back, as a reward for their amazing achievement. These models are extremely rare to find in the free market, making them all the more expensive and desirable. 

There is absolutely no doubt that the Rolex Cosmograph Daytona is the ultimate choice for any watch lover, and that the collection has been around since the 1960’s. 

The Rolex Daytona, in recent times:

Recently, Rolex once again has introduced to their fans some new versions of the Rolex Cosmograph Daytona, like the 18K yellow gold version (ref 116508) which comes with a matching bracelet and a brilliant deep green metallic dial

The Rolex Daytona is available a myriad choices of metals and colors, like rose gold, platinum, black, white gold and so on. The platinum Rolex Daytona has already won the hearts of hundreds of watch lovers, you just might be next. 

Who is the Rolex Daytona for?

If you’re looking for a dress or a party watch, this is the perfect choice for you, elegant to it’s core and a sure head-turner. Racecar drivers, and people looking to track time, this one’s a perfect choice for you! 

The dial and the bracelet: 

With a black dial that has a central sweep seconds hand, to show an accurate reading, the display has the lapsed time in minutes and hours. If you’re looking to map your track times as a driver, this watch works perfectly.  The Rolex Cosmograph Daytona has an Oyster bracelet, which is the perfect amalgamation of function and form. The Cosmograph Daytona also has the calibre 4130 movement, which is self-winding and mechanical.

The first models that came out did not even have the “Daytona” inscription on the dial, but soon, it made its place above the 12-hour counter on every watch. The easy to read and extra-large tachymeter scale makes it very easy for the person wearing to calculate speeds, staying true to the vision that the Cosmograph Daytona was developed, keeping mind race car drivers and motorsport enthusiasts.

What drives the Rolex Daytona ?

The Cosmograph Daytona also has the caliber 4130 movement, which is self-winding and mechanical. This chronograph movement was completely developed and manufactured in house by Rolex. Surprisingly, the movement has lesser components than your standard chronograph, which enhances the reliability of the movement. This also led to extra space which made it possible to incorporate a larger mainspring than usual, extending the power reserve to 72 hours from 50.

Conclusion:

To summarize, there is absolutely no doubt that the Rolex Cosmograph Daytona is the ultimate choice for any watch lover, and that the collection has been since the 1960’s.

Since its inception, Rolex Daytona Watch has gone through a wide range of variations and versions, but has, for the most part, been considered one of the best chronograph sports watches, ever.