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Phil's Review of the Rolex Cosmograph Daytona:
Since its first production in the early 1960’s the Rolex Daytona has undergone a major change in popularity; in the late 1980’s it was discontinued and now it is a favoured design. The newer version has grown in size and gained a unique ‘all-Rolex’ movement, which has been standard since 2000. Now the Cosmograph Daytona is famed for being extremely difficult to get your hands on. In particular the Steel Daytona with white dial (116520) has become almost legendary for its rarity – indeed some Rolex Dealers will only see one or two Daytona watches over a period of a year.
Writing this has made me sit down and think hard about why the Rolex Cosmograph Daytona has reached such an iconic status. Fortunately I have worked with a large number of these watches as we enjoy a preferred stockist status – so I feel able to approach the subject from experience.
The Cosmograph movement combines the functionality of a Chronograph (used for recording the passage of time – in other terms a stop watch,) and a Tachometer (used to measure an average speed over a given distance.) This combination was clearly designed with racing in mind, and with the name ‘Daytona’ it isn’t much of a leap to realise that it was motor racing. The Daytona Cosmograph is the only Rolex watch that has the Chronograph function. The ‘graduated tachometer’ markers are etched into the bezel, and three totalizer sub dials are present on the face. This is a design classic, and if you’re looking for a reason why most non-owners can recognise this watch you’ve found it. It is a simple, attractive and above all functional watch face.
Supporting the ‘look’ is an impressive list of clever Rolex technologies; 904L Steel, Parachrome Hairspring, Triplock Winder, Easylink Bracelet, etc. Without needlessly immersing ourselves in technical specifications we can explore the benefits. It is a hardy watch, made from toughened highly scratch resistant materials, which are designed to be immersed in water to depths of up to 100M (thanks to screw down crown and buttons.) Those seeking accuracy can rest assured that this is (as with all Rolex Watches) a Chronometer rated watch, each tested by the Swiss Horological Institute in extreme conditions to prove their time keeping ability.  The sheer quality of construction and materials are beyond world class.
What most don’t seem to realise is the extent of the Daytona Watch range, with so much focus on the Steel Daytona other variations are often overlooked. There are Steel & Gold, Gold, White Gold, Rose Gold, Diamond and Precious Stone versions, on Bracelets and Leather Straps, with a selection of Mother of Pearl and Diamond dials. There is even a unique ‘Leopard’ version, featuring ‘Leopard Print’ Dial & Strap with cognac baguette (orange) sapphires in the bezel and diamonds on the case and dial (116598 SACO.) I have worn this watch, and whilst it may appeal to quite individual tastes, it does look much more appealing on the wrist than in the box.
If you want a Rolex Daytona Cosmograph watch then don’t be surprised if you’re asked to wait a couple of months for your order to arrive. It is always best to check the current availability with us. Click on the Boldchat button on this page or email [email protected] to check our current availability of Rolex Daytona watches.
The following Rolex Daytona watch variations are available:
Oyster Perpetual Automatic Movements, on Oyster Bracelets with Oysterlock clasps:
Rolex Cosmograph Daytona, Steel - White / Black Dial    Model No. 116520
Rolex Cosmograph Daytona, Steel & Gold - Plain / MOP & Dia Dial   Model No. 116523
Rolex Cosmograph Daytona, 18ct Gold - Plain / MOP / Dia Dial   Model No. 116528
Rolex Cosmograph Daytona, 18ct Gold - Plain & Dia Dial + Dia Bezel  Model No. 116568
Rolex Cosmograph Daytona, Rose Gold - Rose / Black Dial    Model No. 116505
Rolex Cosmograph Daytona, White Gold - White / Black Dial   Model No. 116509
Oyster Perpetual Automatic Movements, on Leather Straps with deployment clasps:
Rolex Cosmograph Daytona, 18ct Gold - Champagne / Blue Dial   Model No. 116518
Rolex Cosmograph Daytona, White Gold - Plain / MOP & Dia Dial   Model No. 116519
Rolex Cosmograph Daytona, White Gold - Dia Dial + Dia / Jewel Bezel  Model No. 116589 (Sapp/Dia/MOP variations)
Rolex Cosmograph Daytona, White Gold - Dia Dial + Dia Case + Dia / Jewel Bezel Model No. 116599 (Sapp/Ruby/Dia variations)
Rolex Cosmograph Daytona, 18ct Gold - Leopard Dial + Dia Case + Jewel Bezel  Model No. 116598 SACO