The Rolex Daytona, officially named the Rolex Oyster Perpetual Cosmograph Daytona, is one of the most iconic and coveted chronograph watches in the world.
First introduced in 1963, the Daytona was specifically designed for professional racing drivers. Its name is derived from Daytona, Florida, a place famous for motorsports. Rolex became the official timekeeper of the Daytona International Speedway in 1962, one year before the watch's debut.
The Daytona's most distinctive feature is its bezel, which is engraved with a tachymetric scale. This function allows the wearer to measure average speed over a given distance. The watch gained immense fame through its association with the film legend and skilled racing driver, Paul Newman, who famously wore his Daytona regularly. "Paul Newman" dial variants are now exceptionally rare and highly valued by collectors.
Over the decades, the Daytona has been continuously improved in both design and internal mechanics, evolving from manual-wind movements in its first generation to in-house automatic movements, solidifying its status as an icon of luxury, performance, and motorsports heritage.
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