Let’s talk about the 24h of Le Mans Daytona
This watch is epic! From the Paul Newman Dial, 100 in red, and wait!! Is they a Pelagos 39 style Sun ray dial on a super expensive/rare Daytona?!!
This new reference has some really cool vintage details, and this anniversary model takes it to another level!
Curious to see what are your thoughts!
Cheers!
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Miguel
From the Central American jungle, really like diving and therefore dive watches lol I grow coffee for a living :)
El Salvador
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6.30” / 16.00 cm
Actually Paul Newman has nothing to do with the design of the “Paul Newman” dial. Many exotic Rolex dial designs came from Singer …
https://rolexpassionreport.com/6111/the-story-about-rolex-prototypes-of-dial-maker-singer/
In addition when the original PN style Daytona was put on the market, it was a poor seller for many many years. This contributed to the rarity of this watch.
Another proof celebrity and marketing are major drivers of certain watch’s popularity.
Actually Paul Newman has nothing to do with the design of the “Paul Newman” dial. Many exotic Rolex dial designs came from Singer …
https://rolexpassionreport.com/6111/the-story-about-rolex-prototypes-of-dial-maker-singer/
In addition when the original PN style Daytona was put on the market, it was a poor seller for many many years. This contributed to the rarity of this watch.
Another proof celebrity and marketing are major drivers of certain watch’s popularity.
Agreed! Some singer dials are really nice and not as well known as this one!
I don't like it. It doesn't suit their modern brand image or at least what I associate with it. They aren't nistalgic, no museum, no heritage crap. Just incrementally moving forward... I don't even like the anniversary commemorative stuff that Rolex does with military and police, those days where Rolex was a tool are gone and Rolex has embraced its new Rolex as jewlery, let alone this. I am probably wrong but it's how I feel 😉 but I am happy for anyone who likes it.
On the plus side, those that always claim Omega copies Rolex might not like this. Well, it may not be as tacky (which to be fair fits 90s Bond) but the red 100 immediately reminded me of this...
I think it looks dope. My only worrie is ”Price on request”. That is not good news.
Clean no nonsense watch. I like it.
I think it looks dope. My only worrie is ”Price on request”. That is not good news.
It’s €42k in Europe and I’ve been told $51k in the us lol pricey one!
I don't like it. It doesn't suit their modern brand image or at least what I associate with it. They aren't nistalgic, no museum, no heritage crap. Just incrementally moving forward... I don't even like the anniversary commemorative stuff that Rolex does with military and police, those days where Rolex was a tool are gone and Rolex has embraced its new Rolex as jewlery, let alone this. I am probably wrong but it's how I feel 😉 but I am happy for anyone who likes it.
On the plus side, those that always claim Omega copies Rolex might not like this. Well, it may not be as tacky (which to be fair fits 90s Bond) but the red 100 immediately reminded me of this...
😂😂oh wow I had totally forgotten about that seamaster!!! Good catch!! Also very valid observations! I’m the like it camp! Not a huge fan of it being 18k white gold though
I think this is a fantastic looking watch, and I generally do not like Daytonas.
😂😂oh wow I had totally forgotten about that seamaster!!! Good catch!! Also very valid observations! I’m the like it camp! Not a huge fan of it being 18k white gold though
Yes, gold makes these watches too heavy to be worn by a normal human being. Not that it matters, if you have a spending history high enough to get one of these watches you got enough money to hire someone to carry it around for you.