Rolex Cosmograph Daytona
Vol. 2: Self-Winding Models (From 1988)
(Author) Gregoire Rossier
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Hardcover
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- In 2023 the Daytona 500 celebrates its 60th anniversary - The Daytona is the most popular Rolex model - Paul Newman's Rolex sold at auction for $17.8 million - Foreword by Phillips Fine Watches senior consultant Aurel Bacs Cosmograph Daytona... a legendary name among watch aficionados, is one that conjures up montages of speed, engines and sound, but is also a symbol of prestige and admiration. The origin of the myth is linked to a city in Florida, Daytona Beach, famous for its motorcycle and automobile races on the beach. In 1959, the Daytona 500 race was born and three year later, Rolex became the official timekeeper of the Daytona International Speedway - hence, the start of the story of the legendary "Cosmograph Daytona". The chronograph complication and the history of Rolex have always been inextricably linked. Rolex's first foray into measuring time began in the 1930s with the manufacture's very first Oyster chronograph model. In 1963, Rolex launched the Cosmograph Daytona, a sports chronograph that has never stopped evolving in respect to the spirit of the brand, and which has always strived to improve existing technology by pushing the boundaries of what is technically possible. The history and diversity of this chronograph is such that two (independent) volumes have been devoted to it. This second volume is dedicated to self-winding Daytonas, manufactured after 1988.
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Publisher:
Watchprint.com Sarl
Format:
Hardcover
Number of pages:
None
Language:
en
ISBN:
9782940506569
Publish year:
2024
Publish date:
Oct. 4, 2024
Gregoire Rossier
Gregoire Rossier is a Swiss writer known for his bestselling book "The Rolex Story." His detailed research and engaging storytelling style have made him a prominent figure in the world of horological literature. Rossier's work has contributed to a greater understanding and appreciation of the history and craftsmanship of Rolex watches.
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