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Belated congratualation on a great post.
I was watching Cars yesterday and suddenly it just reminded me this is the last Paul Newman movie and it's about racing.
I have always resist the Daytona exotic dial but secretly admiring it. Just like the actor this watch cool.
Not long ago. I was on to a hunt but fell off at the end. After reading your post again. I shall start again. Soon I hope
Thanks Jeff.
Life imitating art?
Regards
Tyler
An In-Depth Review of the Paul Newman Daytona
The Cosmograph Daytona is one of the most iconic Rolex sportswatch and it is particularly collectable in the Paul Newman configuration. The Paul Newman dial – also called exotic dial by some collectors - was originally destined for the American market, wh...
re: An In-Depth Review of the Paul Newman Daytona
Hello DrStrong! What a wonderful review and pics, truly an iconic sports watch! -MW
Thanks for the article DrStrong
Recently I have acquired a fascination with vintage Rolex though not acquired any vintage Rolex, yet. - SJX
Jeff..
Awesome article. And thank you for posting it. I guess there are a number of things that make the PN dial so appealing. First, the 1960s and 1970s was a time when Daytonas were not especially valued by watch enthusiasts, so not a popular watch. And then, ...
Awesome chronograph
in the same class as the Speedy, El Primero, and Valjoux and Lemania chronos. Still yearning for a date display though, but that's what makes the Daytona unique. Thanks, and enjoy! =:^D
Thanks for the education...
and the eye candy. Congratulations on this beautiful Daytona. I really appreciate all of the information and history. respo
A followup question
Thanks Dr. Strong, for the informative review and photography. One question regarding the exotic dials: which one was actually on PN's personal watch? Was it the same as on your watch (red outer track and black subdials on white dial)? And did his watch h...
Yes Tom...
Newman's watch had a 3 color white dial and a steel bezel, as you can see on this close up Yet, all the "exotic dial" Cosmographs are reffered to as PN's. Cheers Jef...
Thanks for highlighting this iconic watch!
it is fantastic and you can see how it influenced and inspired the watch world. Cheers. Luc
The funny thing...
...is that Paul Newman did not wear a Daytona in that movie, but only in real life !...
Thanks for the indept knowledge....
The more I learn the more the burning desire I have for this dream watch of mine. Greetings
Thanks!....
Thanks for sharing all your knowledge and great pics Jeff. You really ought to write a book on vintage watches. Very informative, great pics and an enjoyable read. Congrats! Cheers Pete
Congratulations Jeff ...
Awesome Paul Newman Daytona ! Here is a little pics taken during a small GTG my friend Best Patrice...
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Thanks for the enthusiastic comment...
...I really appreciate ! Some variations of PN dials are described in a previous post rolex.watchprosite.com
Have studied them in full :-)
Now I just have to get around for my personal PN Cheers Hans
A wonderful review
Reviews like these make me appreciate my PN even more. Regards Rene
I've never realized...
that the watch has a very original design with the side view. Thanks a lot Jeff for the review ! Fr.Xavier
An iconic Rolex
Thanks for the in-depth review of the Rolex PN Daytona. I never realized that vintage pieces have non-matching casebacks. Regards, ED-209
How could I miss it, Jeff?
Very comprehensive review of the Dayto PN, my friend. Which one do you prefer? Black on white, or white on black? Happy to see that you got another one, as you said it was a grail for you. Best, and thanks for this nice reading. Nicolas.
Thanks for a great report!
Really enjoying reading and looking at these great photos! A question; In the full set pic there is an extra bezel inlay. Was the PN sold with an extra or just added in the pic? Thanks for sharing, Jeff! Best Blomman
Belated congratualation on a great post.
I was watching Cars yesterday and suddenly it just reminded me this is the last Paul Newman movie and it's about racing. I have always resist the Daytona exotic dial but secretly admiring it. Just like the actor this watch cool. Not long ago. I was on to ...