GC 4,522 Posted August 5, 2011 First off I would like to thank Steve & David @ DW for this beauty... I would recomend them to anyone interested in a Vintage Daytona rep! After a whole lot of research and finally deceiding which model I was after I placed my order & Steve took exceptional care of me. Now on to a little history and of course the pics! The Rolex Daytona is a really interesting watch and its history is filled with irony. When Paul Newman first started wearing his Rolex Daytona in 1972, Rolex could not give them away. It was very common for an, "Exotic Dial Daytona" which today is worth $150,000 to sit on store shelves for years without selling for $300. The supreme irony is that one of Rolex's least popular models models ended up becoming their most popular. From the early 1990's until 2008, if you walked into an authorized Rolex dealer (AD) and asked to purchase a stainless steel Rolex Daytona, they would laugh and tell you that there was a three year waiting list. So how did this all change? It is hard to say exactly. It is probably a combination of brilliant marketing on Rolex's behalf as well as happenstance, coupled with the fact that Paul Newman made it as iconic as he was. It is also interesting to note there is a strange correlation between the fact that as soon as Rolex completely stopped advertising the stainless steel Rolex Daytona, sales took off. To the best of my knowledge, Rolex has not advertised the stainless steel Daytona since the late 1960's. The Paul Newman Daytona Mystery Solved Some people who do not know any better (because they don't read Jake's Rolex World Magazine) think there is a mystery behind why there are models of now vintage Rolex Daytona models that are named, "The Paul Newman Daytona". The term, "The Paul Newman Daytona" is a bit of an oxymoron. There really is no "Paul Newman Daytona" per se. The truth is that Paul Newman was a huge Rolex Daytona fan and owned and wore at least 5 different Rolex Daytona Models in his lifetime. So where did the term, "The Paul Newman Daytona" come from? In 1969 Paul Newman starred in a movie named, "Winning" with his wife, Joanne Woodward along with Robert Wagner. In the movie, "Winning," Paul Newman played a race car driver and he was so inspired by auto racing, he ended up starting his own career as a race car driver. There was speculation that was later disproven that suggested he wore a Rolex Daytona in the movie "Winning" due to the fact that he wore a stainless steel chronograph wrist watch in the movie. When most people think of, "The Paul Newman Daytona" they think of the exotic dial version as seen below. The reason it is called "the exotic dial" is because it has a black outer track that runs around the edge of the dial that matches the subdials. Many people, including me, think this is the best looking Rolex Daytona ever made. Just for refference And now the pics! And finally the money shot! thanks for letting me share GC Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
dingle 57 Posted August 5, 2011 Holy mother of all that is good and pure Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
GC 4,522 Posted August 5, 2011 Holy mother of all that is good and pure Thanks DB... glad you like it! Sheeeeeet! I'm gonna guess that's a thumbs up from you too HD? ... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
gB. 0 Posted August 5, 2011 Wow, that vintage piece is in immaculate condition. Even still has a little bit of the blue sticker on the crown. Great photos as usual G! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Distinct 0 Posted August 5, 2011 Awesome watch and great story. Nice pictures! Question 1: Is the crown pulled out in the picture with Paul Newman? Question 2: Do you plan on taking the blue stuff off your crown? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
opus9 0 Posted August 5, 2011 Firstly thanks for taking the time to give us some history re this watch. I agree it is a stunner!! enjoy it. This one is a defo on my shopping list... regards opus9 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
DW-Watches 0 Posted August 5, 2011 Wow GC, those pics look amazing. These gotta go on our website! Great job, you sure have a talent. Distinct, Crown is definitely pulled out, I'm guessing it's to keep the second hand still while photographing. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mspangl 0 Posted August 5, 2011 Get outta here GC Lovely pictures and a great watch ! I only need a movement and a new crystal to finish mine Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Del 4,518 Posted August 5, 2011 Oh boy, that is nice! Great write-up too GC - very informative. And your pics are very poor as usual...... I can see people now placing orders for "the GC vintage Daytona"!! (Me included) Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Silverspeed 10 Posted August 5, 2011 Bloody hell......outstanding pics as usual mate dammit...now I want to have a vintage daytona again Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Akira 0 Posted August 5, 2011 dammit...now I want to have a vintage daytona again I can sell you mine for $300 on the pics GC Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
greg_r 83 Posted August 5, 2011 Whoa. Bloody amazing pics, GC! Watch looks fantastic! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
KeNnY 29 Posted August 5, 2011 Is there missing lume dot on 12 o'clock ? Amazing pictures as always GC !!! Amazing job ! EDIT: Nope I am wrong GEN Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Mystery Shopper 5,887 Posted August 5, 2011 Great pick up, write up and pics GC. This belongs with your other facinating stickies in the Rolex subforum. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
GC 4,522 Posted August 5, 2011 thanks for the cool comments everybody, i am trully appreciative as always. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Legger 0 Posted August 5, 2011 Having thought I was going to retire from the game this watch may cause me to have the shortest retirement ever!! I love it! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SeanusMaximus 0 Posted August 5, 2011 Having thought I was going to retire from the game this watch may cause me to have the shortest retirement ever!! I love it! Bad Ian!! Save for that M3!! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
GC 4,522 Posted August 5, 2011 Wow GC, those pics look amazing. These gotta go on our website! Great job, you sure have a talent. Thanks Steve, i'm glad you like the pics, and they are yours for the using as you like. I posted this thread here, RWI & Wrist-Check... hope after people see the amazing work you fellas do they will make the jump and get one themselves Thanks again for taking care of me, I'll be back for a another i.e. a different model soon! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
DW-Watches 0 Posted August 5, 2011 Wow GC, those pics look amazing. These gotta go on our website! Great job, you sure have a talent. Thanks Steve, i'm glad you like the pics, and they are yours for the using as you like. I posted this thread here, RWI & Wrist-Check... hope after people see the amazing work you fellas do they will make the jump and get one themselves Thanks again for taking care of me, I'll be back for a another i.e. a different model soon! Hey, no problem, and thank you for the pics. Don't forget your coupon! I'm about 60 visitors above average on the website today, maybe this has something to do with it Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Rav747 0 Posted August 5, 2011 i love this watch. damn. Ive had my eye on it, but had it 4 or 5th down my list. Lets just say that has changed. Great pics as always, GC Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
LHOOQ 0 Posted August 6, 2011 Fantastic pics, GC! They really show how well DW's bezel and dial hold up under intense, macro-level scrutiny. Wear that Newman well! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
dingle 57 Posted October 18, 2011 forgot to add this one as a sticky. thanks for the reminder DW bump Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
