1963 is a year of fundamental importance for Rolex, as it marks the birth of one of the brand’s most beloved wristwatch lines: the Cosmograph Daytona.
This model is one of the most iconic of the Maison Rolex: a sports chronograph, waterproof and robust, with high legibility.
Cosmograph Daytona was first sold in the United States and appeared in Europe only the following year. The name of the Cosmograph Daytona suggests how much Rolex cared about the US market, since it incorporates two intrinsically American themes: the space run and the Daytona track.