As Rolex’s only chronograph, the Daytona is unique. I once heard the saying, “If Submariner is the entry-level Rolex, then Daytona is the ultimate goal of every Rolex fan”! There is nothing wrong with this sentence. Daytona is the most popular watch series, and Rolex currently promotes it.
Daytona was originally the name of a racing city in the United States. The name of this series was not Daytona when it first appeared, and the official name Daytona appeared in 1965.
Many may need to learn that Daytona was not very popular when it first appeared and was always on the counters. However, Daytona’s story is inspirational. In the earliest days, Daytona’s sales volume was only 500 pieces a year. Compared with the current situation where it is hard to find a watch, it is entirely different.
In the 1960s, Rolex launched its chronograph. The movement used in the Daytona was provided by three companies: Valjoux, Zenith, and Rolex. Of course, Rolex did not directly install other people’s movements into its own. The watch has also been modified accordingly with a professional attitude. Replica rolex watch.
Daytona used its movement in 2000, when the famous 4130 movement was born.
The style of Daytona has mostly stayed the same since its birth, but Rolex has always continued upgrading and improving it. To talk about Daytona’s real popularity, we have to mention one person, Newman, a famous actor, racing driver, and philanthropist.
In the 1980s, Paul Newman’s wearing a Daytona on the cover of a magazine suddenly became a fashion statement in the eyes of Italians, making this unpopular Daytona soar in value and become a hot item.
In 2017, a Daytona worn by Paul Newman was sold for a high price of 120 million, setting a new record for the best watch! All in all, Paul Newman deserves a lot of credit for the Daytona’s popularity. Swiss fake watches.
The most popular Daytona nowadays is undoubtedly the model 116500LN white plate launched by Rolex in 2016, commonly known as “Panda Di”! This watch is trendy because the ceramic ring is paired with Steel Di and the Panda color scheme. And now that the price of the entire Daytona series is rising, Panda Di is the culprit.
Engine: Rolex Calibre 7750/Mingzhu Engine
Brand: Rolex
Case Color: Silver-tone
Series: Daytona
Band Length: 19cm
Case Thickness: 16mm
Model: m116500ln-0001
Gender: Men’s