When speaking of car race and speed, you might not be strange with the Daytona. In 1963, Rolex launched the Rolex Cosmograph Daytona which is a waterproof, robust tool watch built for racing drivers. The watch is equipped with a chronograph function and a tachymeter scale. And the watch choice of actor and race car driver Paul Newman, who famously wore his Daytona every day from 1972 until his death in 2008. The watch is available in a variety of metals including 904L stainless steel, pink gold and platinum. Now let’s get to know some more about the relations between Rolex Daytona and racing.

The Daytona has pedigree in world motorsports, taking its name from the famous American raceway at which Rolex is title sponsor of the annual 24 hour race. It's worn by grand prix legend Jackie Stewart and Indy racing czar Roger Penske, not to mention countless other racing drivers, team leaders and car collectors the world over. At Baselworld 2013, Rolex unveiled a 50th anniversary edition of the Rolex Cosmograph Daytona. This “prestigious edition” of the watch, priced at $75,000, is the first Daytona with a platinum case. Its tachymeter bezel is made of Rolex’s Cerachrom material. The wearer can use the tachymeter scale, in conjunction with the chronograph, to measure average speeds of up to 400 miles (or kilometers) per hour. 

The remarkable and reliable performance makes replica Rolex Daytona watches indispensable equipment of every racing driver and it is also very popular among the people who enjoy the car racing so much. Continually updated, the Daytona is an icon as well as an actual prize for capturing victory at the Rolex 24. Overall victors and class winners are awarded Cosmograph Daytonas and it’s fair to say that this chronograph has become a symbol of racing.