The Rolex Daytona is one of the most prestigious and popular models of the House of the Crown. Not everyone knows that the Rolex Daytona was once a watch that was not very popular with the public, and that it even had to be offered as a kit to some of the most popular Rolexes.

The Rolex Cosmograph Daytona began its career in the 6239s as a manually wound chronograph. The name “Cosmograph” derives from the participation in the NASA selections to equip the Mercury and Apollo missions, a competition that will be won by the rival of all time, the Omega Speedmaster; “Daytona” instead is the name of a US car racing track. A celebrity who chooses the Rolex Daytona is Paul Newman, an American actor and driver in whose honor the reference XNUMX, characterized by a dial contrasting with the sub-counters, will be nicknamed.

The turning point for the Rolex Daytona comes with the 4030 automatic movement, derived from the Zenith El Primero. This watch, called “Daytona Zenith”, finally brings the Rolex chronograph to success with the general public. The practicality of the automatic winding, combined with the robustness and waterproofness of the Oyster case, makes the Rolex Cosmograph Daytona highly appreciated by enthusiasts and collectors. There are numerous versions of the Rolex Daytona: from materials to dials, from bracelets to straps, including steel, pink gold, yellow gold, platinum, there is a Rolex Daytona for everyone. The classic and timeless forms of the steel Daytona with black ceramic bezel, recalling the first models with a Bakelite bezel, are contrasted by the showy splendor of models such as the Daytona Rainbow.

The Rolex Daytona is not only a good chronograph, it is also an interesting investment. The price of new and used Rolex Daytona has gradually increased over the last few decades, reaching dizzying figures for some models such as the Rolex Daytona Paul Newman. Whoever buys a Rolex Daytona comes into possession of an asset destined to last over time, maintaining and increasing its value.