Rolex Daytona watches

History of the Rolex Daytona watch

A legendary chronograph that appeared at the start of the 1960s, the Daytona by Rolex bears the name of an American city famous for its car racing. The Rolex Daytona was not an instant hit. It was not until the end of the 1960s that the myth was born, thanks to Paul Newman (in the film “Winning” from 1969), then Jean-Paul Belmondo (in “Fear Over the City” and “Hunter Will Get You” in the 1970s).

Rolex Daytona watches were initially mechanical, before being fitted with automatic movements in 1988. Designed for racing drivers, it boasts the features of a high-precision tool. The Rolex Daytona features a central hand to measure time to an accuracy of 1/8 second and two counters; the counter at 6 o’clock measures hours lapsed and the counter at 3 o’clock measures minutes lapsed.

Style of the Rolex Daytona

A large sports watch, the Rolex Daytona is a classic Rolex model, together with the Submariner, the GMT-Master and the Datejust.

Value of the Rolex Daytona

Rolex Daytona watches are a must when it comes to luxury watches on the second-hand market. According to LuxPrice-Index, 16% of Rolex watches in volume and 37% in value sold at auctions are Rolex Daytona watches. As such, the average price of a Rolex Daytona has multiplied by 2 in 12 years on the second-hand market.

As with all watches available on Collector Square, Rolex Daytona watches are entirely examined, appraised, checked and guaranteed for 1 year by our specialist watchmakers in our workshop. The movement is monitored to ensure its authenticity based on its reference and age. All our Rolex Daytona watches are dispatched worldwide within 24 hours.

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Dispatched within 24 hrs

All items are in stock at Collector Square and shipped within 24 hours worldwide.

Delivery is secure and carried out by professional carriers (DHL or UPS) between 9am and 6pm:
-France: €20, within 2 working days (6 days for Corsica)
-Europe: delivery is €30, within 2 working days.
-Hong Kong: delivery is HK$700, within 3 to 4 working days.
-Rest of the world: delivery is €80, within 6-8 working days.

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Authentication before online release

All items are delivered with their certificate of expertise. Each item is expertly evaluated before being placed online and examined by our experts:
- expert in bags: Jérôme Lalande
- expert in watches: Romain Réa
- expert in jewellery: Thierry Stetten

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Authentication before online release

All items are delivered with their certificate of expertise. Each item is expertly evaluated before being placed online and examined by our experts:
- expert in bags: Jérôme Lalande
- expert in watches: Romain Réa
- expert in jewellery: Thierry Stetten

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You have 14 days counting from the day you receive your item (the legal withdrawal period) in which to return it to us. The item must be returned in the same condition as when it was sold.

After 14 days, you have the option of exchanging your item for another using the Collector Switch service.

For further information, please contact our customer service.

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The history of Rolex Daytona

History of the Rolex Daytona watch A legendary chronograph that appeared at the start

Rolex Daytona watches

History of the Rolex Daytona watch

A legendary chronograph that appeared at the start of the 1960s, the Daytona by Rolex bears the name of an American city famous for its car racing. The Rolex Daytona was not an instant hit. It was not until the end of the 1960s that the myth was born, thanks to Paul Newman (in the film “Winning” from 1969), then Jean-Paul Belmondo (in “Fear Over the City” and “Hunter Will Get You” in the 1970s).

Rolex Daytona watches were initially mechanical, before being fitted with automatic movements in 1988. Designed for racing drivers, it boasts the features of a high-precision tool. The Rolex Daytona features a central hand to measure time to an accuracy of 1/8 second and two counters; the counter at 6 o’clock measures hours lapsed and the counter at 3 o’clock measures minutes lapsed.

Style of the Rolex Daytona

A large sports watch, the Rolex Daytona is a classic Rolex model, together with the Submariner, the GMT-Master and the Datejust.

Value of the Rolex Daytona

Rolex Daytona watches are a must when it comes to luxury watches on the second-hand market. According to LuxPrice-Index, 16% of Rolex watches in volume and 37% in value sold at auctions are Rolex Daytona watches. As such, the average price of a Rolex Daytona has multiplied by 2 in 12 years on the second-hand market.

As with all watches available on Collector Square, Rolex Daytona watches are entirely examined, appraised, checked and guaranteed for 1 year by our specialist watchmakers in our workshop. The movement is monitored to ensure its authenticity based on its reference and age. All our Rolex Daytona watches are dispatched worldwide within 24 hours.

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