The Rolex watch Daytona is a favorite vintage Rolex watch for enthusiasts since its release. The Rolex watch Daytona was initially inspired by racecar motorists and fanatics. The timepiece was named following the legendary Florida raceway and Rolex’s sponsorship from the “Rolex 24 at Daytona” racing event. Rolex watch is constantly on the manufacture Daytona watches today however, rare and many searched for-after Daytona watches are individuals produced in the initial version with four-digit amounts. Including References 6238, 6239, 6240, 6241, 6262, 6263, 6264, and 6265, all created between 1961 and 1987.
Probably the most notable Rolex watch Daytona users may be the legendary actor Paul Newman. Given as a present as he required up racing in 1972, it’s stated he used his Rolex watch Daytona every single day until his dying in 2008.
What sets a Paul Newman Daytona aside from other Daytona models? The only difference may be the watch’s dial. The only real Daytona watches to initially have a Paul Newman dial are References 6239, 6241, 6262, 6263, 6264 or 6265. The sub-dials from the Paul Newman might also feature block markers instead of lines and also have crosshairs across each sub-dial which meet in the centre. The seconds sub-dial on the Paul Newman dial is situated in the 9 o’clock mark and shows 15, 30, 45, and 60. An ordinary Daytona dial is marked 20, 40, and 60. The Paul Newman dial also features art deco style font for that numbers in addition to hash marks having a small square around the finish.
Remarkably, these exotic Paul Newman dials weren’t a success when initially launched. Men’s vintage Rolex watch clients preferred the greater traditional appearance of the standard Daytona. Due to this insufficient demand, Rolex watch didn’t make many Paul Newman dials. Years later, enthusiasts now realize the need for these rare and exotic dials, leading to the demand and cost for original Paul Newman Daytona watches to skyrocket.
Because you will find no variations from a Paul Newman Daytona along with a regular Daytona of the identical time except the dial, the Paul Newman Daytona could be a tricky and potentially difficult watch to gather. Sadly, some have cheated this case to put fake Paul Newman dials on normal Daytona watches, trying to pass through them off as authentic Paul Newman watches. Due to this, it’s suggested that you simply always get your Rolex watch watches, especially a Paul Newman Daytona, via a licensed and trustworthy dealer.
