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Cosmograph Daytona

Rolex's chronograph, introduced in 1963 and named after the Daytona Beach racing circuit.

Introduced
1963

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  1. 1Next generation‘Zenith’ Daytona, ref. 16520The first automatic Daytona, 1988.Reference
  2. 2Variant‘Paul Newman’ DaytonaThe exotic-dial Daytonas collectors chase.Collector subject
  3. 3RivalHeuer CarreraTwo racing chronographs born in 1963.Model
  4. 4RivalSpeedmasterThe two chronographs collectors compare most.Model
  5. 5ComplicationChronographA racing chronograph at heart.Complication

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Films on Cosmograph Daytona

6 curated films · 2 found by search, each naming it in its title

Rolex Daytona: A Look Behind The Hype | A Week On The Wrist

Hodinkee872K views • 6 years ago

Names “Daytona”

Best Moment: Rolex Oyster Cosmograph & Documentation, ca. 1971 | ANTIQUES ROADSHOW | PBS

Antiques Roadshow PBS17M views • 6 years ago

Names “Cosmograph”

Reference Points: The Rolex Paul Newman Daytona

Hodinkee323K views • 12 years ago

Names “Daytona”

Rolex Daytona Buyers Guide: Ranked Worst to Best

Watchtrader & Co268K views • 2 years ago

Names “Daytona”

Reference Points: The Rolex Daytona

Hodinkee216K views • 3 years ago

Names “Daytona”

Rolex Daytona 116500LN Review: Legendary Panda Dial Ceramic Chronograph Explained

The 1916 Company Watch Reviews98K views • 6 years ago

Names “Daytona”

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Rolex Cosmograph Daytona – The Triumph of Endurance

ROLEX471K views • 3 years ago

Names “Cosmograph” · found by search

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Rolex Cosmograph Daytona History

goldberger1327K views • 17 years ago

Names “Cosmograph” · found by search