Description

The Rolex Cosmograph Daytona is a legendary chronograph wristwatch introduced in 1963, designed to meet the demands of professional racing drivers. Its name pays homage to Daytona Beach, Florida, renowned for its motorsport history. Over the decades, the Daytona has evolved, incorporating Rolex’s in-house movements and innovative materials, yet it has always retained its distinctive aesthetic and functionality.

Key features of the current Daytona models include:

• Case Size: 40 mm

• Materials: Available in Oystersteel, 18 ct yellow gold, 18 ct Everose gold, 18 ct white gold, and platinum

• Movement: Caliber 4131, a self-winding mechanical chronograph movement with a 72-hour power reserve

• Bezel: Cerachrom ceramic bezel with a tachymetric scale for measuring average speeds

• Dial: Variety of dial colors and finishes, including meteorite and diamond-set dials

• Bracelet: Oyster or Oysterflex bracelet, depending on the model

• Water Resistance: 100 meters (330 feet)

The Daytona is powered by the Rolex Caliber 4131, a self-winding mechanical chronograph movement known for its precision and reliability. The movement features a chronograph function with a central seconds hand, 30-minute and 12-hour counters, and a tachymetric scale for measuring average speeds.