The new Rolex Cosmograph Daytona comes just in time for the model's 60th anniversary.
The all-new Rolex Cosmograph Daytona Celebrating 100 Years of Speed draws inspiration from the original Daytona launched in 1963 and nicely coincides with the legendary model’s 60anniversary. While similar in design and aesthetic, the commemorative edition features some modern upgrades.Its 40mm case and bracelet are crafted from 18-karat white gold as opposed to the typical stainless steel.
Superlative Chronometer-certified caliber 4132 powering the Cosmograph Daytona Celebrating 100 Years of SpeedPowering this commemorative Daytona is the COSC-certified caliber 4132, which allows the hours of the chronograph function to be counted over 24 hours instead of the model’s usual 12 as another nod to the day-long race.
To cement this special occasion, Rolex tapped Danish driver Tom Kristensen—who holds the record for the most wins at the 24 Hours of Le Mans with nine victories, six of which were consecutive—as an ambassador. Tom Kristensen, Rolex ambassador and the most decorated driver in the history of the 24 Hours of Le Mans“Being the official ambassador is a big responsibility and an honor,” Kristensen says. “I’m proud to celebrate the legacy of the 24 Hours of Le Mans over the past 100 years and to reflect on the many evolutions and revolutions. For a racing driver, Rolex and Le Mans are the perfect match. Both have an extraordinary heritage, built and forged over a century.
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