RolexDaytona

KEY FACTS

• ​Rolex’s highly sought-after Zenith Daytona from 1997, presented in 18K yellow gold and paired with a brown leather strap 
• Offered by a UK-based private seller 
• ​Presented with a modern Rolex display box (not original to watch) and booklet 
• Graded ‘A’ for condition by the vendor who reports the watch to be in good working order

FUNCTIONS

• Hours, minutes, small seconds, and 12-hour chronograph
• Powered by the chronometer-certified calibre 4030
• Automatic winding with a 54-hour power reserve
• Screw-down crown and pushers deliver 100m of waterproofness (not currently tested)

SUMMARY

Popularly known now as the ‘Zenith’ Daytona, this generation marked a major milestone in the model line's history. It was the first self-winding Daytona reference, and Rolex turned to the Zenith El Primero Calibre 400 - widely considered the best self-winding chronograph movement available on the market at the time. The instantly recognisable case silhouette measures 40mm in diameter and is crafted from 18K yellow gold, offering a level of notable opulence and plenty of heft. Attached to the case is a brown leather strap that’s paired with a gold Rolex clasp. A fixed bezel displays an engraved tachymeter scale as a nod to the model’s motorsport heritage. The lacquered white dial features gold sub-dials to display the chronograph and running seconds. On this precious metal example, large yellow-gold Arabic numerals mark the hours.

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