A fine wristwatch such as Rolex Daytona is an accessory that very likely will capture attention. This is truer among men than women, because men normally are more sparing in their use of jewelry.  Although a watch would not do any other function than to tell the time of day, your stature can sometimes be measured by the wristwatch that you wear. Wearing the highly-sought Rolex Daytona watch would surely elevate you in other men’s eyes.

For over 30 years, the Rolex Daytona watch, has been the most revered and highly prized among men’s sport wristwatches. Naturally, the Rolex Daytona is officially certified to have withstood rigorous trials imposed on self-winding chronometers featuring chronograph functionalities. Watch collectors and enthusiasts wait years just to own a Rolex Daytona, and would even be willing to pay outrageously high prices on the black market for the exclusive privilege of having a Rolex Daytona strapped around their wrists.

The predecessor of Rolex Daytona did not immediately become popular when it was introduced in the 1960s. It was only in 1970 that its popularity kicked off when Rolex watchmaker decided to give this plain chronograph a name. They felt that since this hand-wound wonder worked so well at calculating speed and time elapsed, the name Daytona would be appropriate, in honor of the famed Speedway. It worked, and the Rolex Daytona watch’s popularity sped off to earn the checkered flag among racing enthusiasts.

From being a hit, the Rolex Daytona became famous in the mid-1980s when the actor, Paul Newman, was photographed with a self-winding version of the Rolex Daytona. This version of the Rolex Daytona featured a cream dial, black strap and black registers. An avid car racing enthusiast, Newman was often in the racetracks, and the press photos always showed him wearing the Rolex Daytona. Newman was never a paid endorser for the Rolex Daytona but it grew to be so associated with him that people started calling it the “Paul Newman Daytona”; this label was never officially used by Rolex Watches. From then on, market demand for the Rolex Daytona reached the stratosphere.

If you have seen a Rolex Daytona at close range, you would understand why Rolex Daytona is a sought-after wristwatch. Rolex Daytona simply is a beautiful timepiece. The Rolex Daytona comes in a highly polished case of stainless steel that is guaranteed water-resistant to 100 meters.

Rolex Daytona utilizes the Rolex-patented Triplock crown. Both crown and back are screwed down to ensure water-resistance. The tachymeter bezel has a high polish for clarity, but it allows visibility even under direct sunlight because it sits at a slight angle. Rolex Daytona’s chrono registers are well-positioned inside the dial layout for maximum readability. Worried about the seconds? You’ll find the second hard register of Rolex Daytona conveniently at the 6 o’clock position.

The bracelet and clasp used in the new Rolex Daytona is unique among Rolex watches. Rolex Daytona’s bracelet with solid end and center links can be quickly fitted to your size with its adjustable links. The latest flip-lock clasp which comes with a fine adjustment pin of Rolex Daytona is completely different from, and better in magnitude than, any other clasps of Rolex watches.

The introduction of the new 4130 chronograph movement of Rolex Daytona in 2000 marked a significant milestone for the Rolex watchmaker. The latest Rolex Daytona watch has abandoned the old Zenith movement. Hence, they can now claim that the movements used in Rolex Daytona are made in house. Rolex considers the 4130 movement as its finest, being the product of consummate attention to cosmetic detail.

Because of the increasing popularity coupled with the limited number of Rolex Daytona watches manufactured each year, Rolex Daytona is a hard-to-find timepiece. Although its cost in the secondary market could reach as high as thrice the actual retail price, watch collectors and race fans are willing to shell out their dollars to purchase this very elusive wristwatch.