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Daytona

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Daytona

1963

A racing-inspired chronograph originally built for endurance drivers, now among the most coveted watches in the world.

Category
Chronograph
Designers
In-house design studio
Case materials
Oystersteel, 18k yellow, white and Everose gold, platinum
Sizes
40mm
Dial
Lacquer or Panda-style dial with tachymetric Cerachrom bezel
Crystal
Scratch-resistant sapphire
Strap / bracelet
Oyster bracelet with Oysterlock clasp
Movements
Calibre 4130
Movement type
Automatic chronograph
Power reserve
72 hours
Water resistance
100m (10 ATM)
Complications
Chronograph · Tachymeter
Key references
116500LN, 126500LN, 126518LN
Price band
$15,000–$40,000+
The house

Rolex

The world's largest single luxury watch brand, renowned for the Oyster case, waterproof reliability, and near-universal recognition of its Crown logo.

Founded
1905
Founder
Hans Wilsdorf
Headquarters
Geneva, Switzerland
Signature materials
Oystersteel (904L stainless steel), Everose gold, Cerachrom ceramic bezels, Rolesor
Signature movements
In-house Calibre 3235, 3230, 4130, 9001 families with Chronergy escapement and Parachrom hairspring
Notable designers
In-house design studio