While the Daytona has remained in constant production since 1963, it’s slowly evolved over time. Named after Florida’s Daytona International Speedway racetrack, the watch has been famously worn by legendary actor and race car driver Paul Newman, and the mega-rare (and expensive) vintage Rolex Daytona models with exotic Art Deco style dials are now often referred to as “Paul Newman Daytona” watches in collecting circles. Rolex Daytonaįirst launched in 1963, the Rolex Cosmograph Daytona is now easily one of the most famous luxury watches in the world, and has been a constant presence in the brand’s catalog for well-over half a century. To help you get started on your search, here’s a quick overview of some of the industry’s top racing watches.Īudemars Piguet Royal Oak Offshore Chronograph With that in mind, given the wide variety of different racing watches that exist (let alone the consideration of whether you want to go vintage or modern), finding the perfect one for your wrist isn’t always a simple task. And while some racing watches are literally designed to be used while racing, others are simply inspired by the world of racing, featuring design elements that nod to the aesthetic of sports cars and car culture in general, rather than offering additional functions and features to be used at the track. Today, racing watches are usually associated with automotive sports, but the core concept of a watch made to time races goes back way further than the invention of both the car and the wristwatch. These watches are inspired by the world of racing (we know, how would you ever guess!) and often include additional features like chronograph complications and tachymeter scales that let wearers record lap times or measure average speed. You’re probably already familiar with sports watches - those timepieces that are more about function than fashion - but within that greater category you’ll also find the sub-category of racing watches, which include some of the industry’s most popular models (think: Rolex Daytona and Omega Speedmaster).

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