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koronet-kid · 22 February 2010, 12:54 AM

hi guys

what was the first year the daytona script was added to the cosmograph dial i always thought it was 1960 is this correct?

if this is correct then this year is the 50th anniversary of the now lengendary DAYTONA. so it goes to follow that something special will come out of Basel this year to commemerate this fact! any thoughts inside knowledge! or am i hoping for to much.

regards

sean

BASSETHOUNDS · 22 February 2010, 01:17 AM

Daytona in 1960 ? more like 1970 I would have thought . Have to look that up . The red "Daytona" was introduced with the 16520 (when the valjoux was replaced by the zenith 4030 ) that was in 1991 I think

padi56 · 22 February 2010, 02:19 AM

Well ref 6238, 6239, 6240, 6241, 6262, 6263 6264 and 6265 were produced from 1961 till 1987.And the dials may or may not have the word Daytona written on the dial .The rarest the so called Paul Newman dials had a four colour dial option direct from Rolex with the word Daytona from mid 60s on from there Daytona range..

Subfiend · 22 February 2010, 03:52 AM

The "Daytona" was introduced in 1965. Rolex introduced the name "LeMans" for the Cosmograph in 1964 but then apparently thought better of it.

landroverking · 22 February 2010, 04:20 AM

My vintage Dayton (new In 1982) and my Zenith Daytona (1998) both had "Daytona" in red. The think the Daytona started aprearing on the dials in the 70's when Rolex began sponsoring the Daytona races..right?

Subfiend · 22 February 2010, 06:50 AM

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Originally Posted by landroverking

My vintage Dayton (new In 1982) and my Zenith Daytona (1998) both had "Daytona" in red. The think the Daytona started aprearing on the dials in the 70's when Rolex began sponsoring the Daytona races..right?

Wrong. It was in 1965.

Rolex did not begin sponsoring the 24 Hours at Daytona Race until many years later. In fact, this race did not exist in 1965.

The name may have appeared on the dial later, but the "Daytona" Cosmograph was unveiled in 1965.

Subfiend · 23 February 2010, 02:03 AM

From 1965:

Note that the ad says Rolex was the official timepiece of the Daytona International Speedway in 1965. At the time, the Daytona Speedway was known chiefly for hosting NASCAR events. The 24 Hours of Daytona race came later.

Also note that Rolex previously introduced its Cosmograph model as the "LeMans" in 1964.

teo · 23 February 2010, 02:17 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Subfiend

From 1965:

Note that the ad says Rolex was the official timepiece of the Daytona International Speedway in 1965. At the time, the Daytona Speedway was known chiefly for hosting NASCAR events. The 24 Hours of Daytona race came later.

Also note that Rolex previously introduced its Cosmograph model as the "LeMans" in 1964.

$210.

Subfiend · 23 February 2010, 07:48 AM

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Originally Posted by teo

$210.

No kidding. Imagine what a '64 Rolex LeMans Chronograph would be worth today!

Daytonaboy1977 · 23 February 2010, 07:52 AM

No new Daytona then till 2015 IMO to come in line with the 50th anniversary. Wouls make complete sense to me?

22 February 2010, 12:54 AM	#1
koronet-kid "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2007 Real Name: John Location: AT HOME Watch: deep-sea Comex Posts: 676	Dumb Daytona question sorry! hi guys what was the first year the daytona script was added to the cosmograph dial i always thought it was 1960 is this correct? if this is correct then this year is the 50th anniversary of the now lengendary DAYTONA. so it goes to follow that something special will come out of Basel this year to commemerate this fact! any thoughts inside knowledge! or am i hoping for to much. regards sean

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22 February 2010, 03:52 AM	#4
Subfiend "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Outside Watch: Isn't it obvious? Posts: 1,926	The "Daytona" was introduced in 1965. Rolex introduced the name "LeMans" for the Cosmograph in 1964 but then apparently thought better of it. __________________ Subfiend

23 February 2010, 02:03 AM	#7
Subfiend "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Outside Watch: Isn't it obvious? Posts: 1,926	From 1965: Note that the ad says Rolex was the official timepiece of the Daytona International Speedway in 1965. At the time, the Daytona Speedway was known chiefly for hosting NASCAR events. The 24 Hours of Daytona race came later. Also note that Rolex previously introduced its Cosmograph model as the "LeMans" in 1964. __________________ Subfiend

22 February 2010, 01:17 AM	#2
BASSETHOUNDS Banned Join Date: Oct 2009 Real Name: Tristan Location: GIRONA , SPAIN Watch: 116520/660/710/334 Posts: 7,147	Daytona in 1960 ? more like 1970 I would have thought . Have to look that up . The red "Daytona" was introduced with the 16520 (when the valjoux was replaced by the zenith 4030 ) that was in 1991 I think

22 February 2010, 04:20 AM	#5
landroverking "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2008 Real Name: Jay Location: TEXAS Watch: Daytona Posts: 7,648	My vintage Dayton (new In 1982) and my Zenith Daytona (1998) both had "Daytona" in red. The think the Daytona started aprearing on the dials in the 70's when Rolex began sponsoring the Daytona races..right?

23 February 2010, 07:52 AM	#10
Daytonaboy1977 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Uk Watch: Various Posts: 1,103	No new Daytona then till 2015 IMO to come in line with the 50th anniversary. Wouls make complete sense to me?

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