Rolex Cosmograph Daytona Vol. 2: Self-Winding Models (from 1988) (English)

Rolex Cosmograph Daytona Vol. 2: Self-Winding Models (from 1988)

Launched by Rolex in 1963, the Cosmograph Daytona quickly became the chronograph of racing drivers, sportsmen and celebrities, Paul Newman first among them. In 1988, after 25 years of manual winding movements, Rolex gave its star model a self-winding calibre for good, and the Daytona went on to become one of the most sought-after watches ever made.

This second volume covers the self-winding models only, from 1988 to the present day: ever more efficient movements, ceramic bezel and bracelet, precious metal and gem-set versions, while keeping the design that makes a Daytona recognisable at first glance.

Together with Vol. 1 on the manual winding models (1963-1988), it forms a complete guide to the whole production history of the Daytona.

Watchprint.com Editions. Hardcover, 318 pages, 351 colour illustrations, 23.8 × 27.6 cm. English edition, published August 2024. ISBN 978-2-940506-56-9.

Also available in a French edition.