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The Rolex Oyster Perpetual Cosmograph Daytona 16520

By Brent Robillard The Making of the Modern Daytona For two years now, I have visited Kaplans Auction House in Stockholm about a month before its fall Important Watches auction. It is an opportunity to spend time with a collection the auction house describes as a “handpicked selection of vintage pieces, limited editions, modern sports watches and iconic models.” Given that Kaplans handles more than … Continue reading The Rolex Oyster Perpetual Cosmograph Daytona 16520

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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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