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Awesome chronograph
Aug 11, 2010,05:47 AM
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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An In-Depth Review of the Paul Newman Daytona
By: DrStrong : August 10th, 2010-23:51
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...
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By: DRMW : August 12th, 2010-07:16
Thanks for the article DrStrong
By: SJX : August 11th, 2010-01:00
Recently I have acquired a fascination with vintage Rolex though not acquired any vintage Rolex, yet. - SJX
Jeff..
By: Baron - Mr Red : August 11th, 2010-01:31
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
By: chaser579 : August 11th, 2010-05:47
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...
By: respo : August 11th, 2010-08:57
and the eye candy. Congratulations on this beautiful Daytona. I really appreciate all of the information and history. respo
great post
By: Ryan5446 : August 11th, 2010-11:26
and a fantastic watch ! A Rolex icon
Great review and info...
By: ocwatching : August 11th, 2010-11:45
what a piece...just awesome... great photos...THANK YOU!
A followup question
By: tee530 : August 11th, 2010-11:56
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...
By: DrStrong : August 12th, 2010-02:19
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...
The funny thing...
By: DrStrong : August 12th, 2010-04:19
...is that Paul Newman did not wear a Daytona in that movie, but only in real life !...
Thanks!....
By: Pete17 : August 11th, 2010-23:55
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 ...
By: p@trice : August 12th, 2010-23:46
Awesome Paul Newman Daytona ! Here is a little pics taken during a small GTG my friend Best Patrice...
Wonderful
By: bobbyblack : August 13th, 2010-07:28
What a nice posting very enjoyable
Waouw...
By: hans_jorgen_1968 : August 13th, 2010-07:24
...Waouw...Waouw...Waouw...Waouw...Waouw...Waouw...Waouw...Waouw...Waouw...Waouw...Waouw...Waouw...Waouw...Waouw...Waouw...Waouw...Waouw...Waouw...Waouw Your heading said it all: An in-Depth Review, what a blast, awesome pictures really good and interesti...
A wonderful review
By: Oztimelord : August 13th, 2010-15:49
Reviews like these make me appreciate my PN even more. Regards Rene
I've never realized...
By: foversta : August 14th, 2010-12:00
that the watch has a very original design with the side view. Thanks a lot Jeff for the review ! Fr.Xavier
An iconic Rolex
By: ED209 : August 15th, 2010-20:37
Thanks for the in-depth review of the Rolex PN Daytona. I never realized that vintage pieces have non-matching casebacks. Regards, ED-209
Great review....
By: MiniCooper : August 17th, 2010-11:44
Interesting about the different number caseback.... Thanks Cheers
Fantastic post
By: MattS : August 20th, 2010-10:36
Thanks Jeff, great post as usual!...more than iconic ...Cult! Matt
How could I miss it, Jeff?
By: amanico : August 28th, 2010-23:43
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!
By: blomman Mr Blue : August 29th, 2010-04:27
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.
By: TdotBean : March 13th, 2012-02:36
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 ...
Great post!
By: YASARGIL : March 14th, 2012-00:50
Thank you for share it!!! Best regards.