Daytona 126536 replica

Racing tradition continued at Daytona Beach until the late 1950s and then at the purpose-built Daytona International Speedway. The track opened in 1959 and was one of the first superspeedways in the world. Every year, this huge tri-oval circuit hosts racing events that are as exciting and attract worldwide attention as the Daytona 500 and the Rolex 24 Hours of Daytona.

The track is 4 kilometers long and has curves with a 31-degree banking, making it thrilling when accelerating. Experienced racers consider it one of the toughest races in the world. The Rolex 24 Hours of Daytona is the American equivalent of the 24 Hours of Le Mans.

Daytona International Speedway has a rich history. The Rolex Cosmograph Daytona, a chronograph watch introduced in 1963, is named after it. This chronograph watch is highly innovative, and its functions are easily noticeable due to the strong contrast between the chronograph counters and the tachymeter. The tachometer is moved from the surface to the edge of the outer ring. The sporty design is based on careful consideration of functionality and is intended to meet the needs of the wearer, making this watch the best tool for timing and speed measurement on the track.

For half a century, the Cosmograph Daytona has built its own legend. By the mid-1960s, it became the winner’s prize at the 24 Hours of Daytona. This event started in 1962 and was renamed the Rolex 24 Hours of Daytona in 1992. Every January, drivers flock here to compete. Many of the world’s best endurance racers believe that the Rolex Daytona chronograph is still the highest honor.