On Spec: The Rolex Daytona Ref. 126529LN

When I say Le Mans, the first thing that pops into my head is one of the most beautiful race tracks ever created and a place for stunning, gas-powered engineering marvels pushing the limits of speed and what’s truly capable of combustion engines, aerodynamics and the advancement of human-made design. With the prestige of the 24 hours of Le Mans, comes affluence and support from major companies and brands, specifically Rolex. Continue reading On Spec: The Rolex Daytona Ref. 126529LN

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On Spec: The 2023 Rolex Oyster Perpetual Cosmograph Daytona

Synonymous with speed since its launch in 1963, the Cosmograph Daytona was designed for professional racing drivers. Its tachymetric bezel, in combination with its mechanical chronograph movement, was a track-side favourite in measuring time intervals and determining average speeds. Of course, a certain Hollywood actor may have helped drive the watch into legendary status. Nevertheless, today, it remains indelibly linked to the world of motorsport as it turns sixty years young. Continue reading On Spec: The 2023 Rolex Oyster Perpetual Cosmograph Daytona

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The first high-frequency, automatic chronograph was also the first chronograph to feature a running seconds hand and measured in at a slim 6.5mm thick. Much thinner than the traditional chronographs at the time. The first watch to feature the new movement was the El Primero reference A384 in March 1969. Continue reading Other Watchy Bits: El Primero

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On Spec: The Rolex Daytona Ref. 126529LN

On Spec: The 2023 Rolex Oyster Perpetual Cosmograph Daytona

Other Watchy Bits: El Primero