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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...  

Hello DrStrong! What a wonderful review and pics, truly an iconic sports watch! -MW

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Recently I have acquired a fascination with vintage Rolex though not acquired any vintage Rolex, yet. - SJX

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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, ... 

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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

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and the eye candy. Congratulations on this beautiful Daytona. I really appreciate all of the information and history. respo

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and a fantastic watch ! A Rolex icon

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what a piece...just awesome... great photos...THANK YOU!

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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... 

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...  

it is fantastic and you can see how it influenced and inspired the watch world. Cheers. Luc

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...is that Paul Newman did not wear a Daytona in that movie, but only in real life !...  

The more I learn the more the burning desire I have for this dream watch of mine. Greetings

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

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Awesome Paul Newman Daytona ! Here is a little pics taken during a small GTG my friend Best Patrice...  

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What a nice posting very enjoyable

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...I really appreciate ! Some variations of PN dials are described in a previous post rolex.watchprosite.com

Now I just have to get around for my personal PN Cheers Hans

Reviews like these make me appreciate my PN even more. Regards Rene

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that the watch has a very original design with the side view. Thanks a lot Jeff for the review ! Fr.Xavier

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Thanks for the in-depth review of the Rolex PN Daytona. I never realized that vintage pieces have non-matching casebacks. Regards, ED-209

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Interesting about the different number caseback.... Thanks Cheers

Thanks Jeff, great post as usual!...more than iconic ...Cult! Matt

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.

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

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 ...  

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Thank you for share it!!! Best regards.