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PublisherWatchprint Com Sàrl

ISBN-102940506531

ISBN-139782940506538

eBay Product ID (ePID)7064187992

Product Key Features

LanguageEnglish

TopicSubjects & Themes / Sports, Subjects & Themes / Lifestyles, Clocks & Watches, Decorative Arts, Design, Photography, Antiques & Collectibles

AuthorGregoire Rossier, Anthony Marquie, Tiffany to

IllustratorYes

Dimensions

Item Height1.1 In.

Item Length11.2 In.

Item Width9.7 In.

Item Weight56.6 Oz

Additional Product Features

Publication Year2023

FormatHardcover

Book TitleRolex Cosmograph Daytona : Manual Winding Models (1963-1988)

Volume NumberVol. 1

Intended AudienceTrade

SynopsisCosmograph Daytona... a legendary name among watch aficionados, one that conjures up montages of speed, engines and sound, but also synonymous with prestige and admiration. The origin of the myth is linked to a city in Florida, named Daytona Beach, famous for its seaside motorcycle and car races. In 1959, the Daytona 500 race was born and three years later, Rolex was appointed official timekeeper of the Daytona International Speedway - heralding the story of the legendary Cosmograph Daytona. The chronograph complication and the history of Rolex have always been inextricably linked. Rolex's first foray into measuring time began already in the 1930s with the Manufacture's very first Oyster chronograph model. In 1963, Rolex launched the Cosmograph Daytona, a sports chronograph that has perpetually evolved ever since, reflecting the spirit of the brand that has consistently striven to improve existing technology, always pushing the boundaries of technical feasibility. The history and diversity of this chronograph is such that two (independent) volumes have been devoted to it. This first volume, dedicated to hand-wound Daytonas produced between 1963 and 1988, is a celebration of its illustrious history shaped by numerous individuals - although if we were to single out just one, it would definitely be Paul Newman., * In 2023 the Daytona 500 celebrates its 60th anniversary * The Daytona is the most popular Rolex model * Paul Newman's Rolex sold at auction for $17.8 million * Foreword by Phillips Fine Watches senior consultant Aurel Bacs Cosmograph Daytona... a legendary name among watch aficionados, is one that conjures up montages of speed, engines and sound, but is also a symbol of prestige and admiration. The origin of the myth is linked to a city in Florida, Daytona Beach, famous for its motorcycle and automobile races on the beach. In 1959, the Daytona 500 race was born and three year later, Rolex became the official timekeeper of the Daytona International Speedway - hence, the start of the story of the legendary "Cosmograph Daytona". The chronograph complication and the history of Rolex have always been inextricably linked. Rolex's first foray into measuring time began in the 1930s with the manufacture's very first Oyster chronograph model. In 1963, Rolex launched the Cosmograph Daytona, a sports chronograph that has never stopped evolving in respect to the spirit of the brand, and which has always strived to improve existing technology by pushing the boundaries of what is technically possible. The history and diversity of this chronograph is such that two (independent) volumes have been devoted to it. This first volume is dedicated to hand-wound Daytonas, manufactured between 1963 and 1988. It is a celebration of its illustrious history, which has been forged by many people, but if we had to choose one person in particular, it would be Paul Newman.

LC Classification NumberNK7495

Number of Pages288 pages