A watch for winners, the Rolex Daytona is one of the most revered sports watches in the world. Learn a brief history and see our curated list of models available in yellow gold, ceramic, two-tone, platinum, stainless steel, and white gold.
Rolex Daytona Watches – A Brief History
First introduced in 1963, the Rolex Daytona mechanical chronograph wristwatch was named after the Daytona International Speedway. It features a tachymetric scale, designed to meet the needs of race car drivers by measuring elapsed time and calculating average speed.
*Fun fact – this watch is given out to first-place winners of the Daytona 500 24-hour race!
Take one of these Rolex Daytona Models for a spin with this curated list featuring different metal and bezel options that can be worn with everything from a three-piece suit to a fire-proof racing onesie.
Rolex Daytona Yellow Gold Watches
Rolex Cosmograph Daytona Men’s 18k Yellow Gold Watch 116518
This pre-owned Rolex 116518 is an all-gold example of the Cosmograph Daytona. It boasts an 18K yellow gold case and a gold Tachymeter bezel with stickers and a white dial with gold Arabic numerals, also known as the Panda Dial.
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Rolex Daytona Ceramic Watches
Rolex Ceramic Black dial Cosmograph Daytona 116500LN
Often commanding a years-long wait at retail, this pre-owned Rolex 116500LN is the first instance of a ceramic bezel on a stainless-steel Daytona, making this an incredibly sought-after timepiece. The watch boasts a striking black 40 mm “Cerachrom” ceramic bezel, a gloss black dial with Daytona script above the 6:00 o’clock sub-dial, and a stainless-steel oyster clasp.
Rolex Daytona Two-Tone Watches
Rolex Cosmograph Daytona Men’s Two-Tone Watch 116523 Paul Newman Dial
Two-tone Daytona’s, also called Paul Newman Daytona’s, are prized for their versatile aesthetic. This watch rose in popularity in 1972 when the actor turned race car driver Paul Newman received one as a gift from his wife.
When Paul Newman’s Daytona went up for auction in 2017, it sold for $17.8 million, becoming the most expensive wristwatch ever sold.
Rolex Daytona Platinum Watches
Men’s Platinum Rolex Daytona Watch 116506
Platinum watches like the 116506 are some of the most lustrous and longest-wearing pieces on the market. This unique timepiece features a glacier blue dial, a platinum case (40mm), and an oyster lock bracelet with a fixed chestnut brown Cerachrom tachymeter engraved bezel.
Rolex Daytona Stainless Steel Watches
Rolex Daytona Chronograph Men’s Stainless-Steel Watch 116520
The stainless-steel Daytona 116520 is one of the most desirable timepieces in the world and is a must-have for any serious sportsman or racing fan. It features a stainless-steel case (40mm diameter) and oyster bracelet, a white dial and luminous hour markers.
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Rolex Daytona White Gold Watches
Rolex Daytona Men’s White Gold Watch 116509
This superbly elegant 18K white gold Rolex 116509 automatic-winding chronograph wristwatch features a tachymeter bezel (40mm diameter), and a mother-of-pearl dial with raised Roman numeral markers.
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Daytona watches are a perfect choice for the man who wants to come in first.
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