Today, Rolex maintains its reputation for precision timekeeping and excellence in timekeeping that no other watchmaker in the world can compete with. From its humble beginnings in 1905, Wilsdorf’s dream of making quality watches exceeded even his expectations. The modern Rolex company produces more than 2,000 watches a day, bringing in billions of dollars in revenue each year. The original Daytona collection, featuring a smaller 38mm case and a hand-wound movement based on the Valjoux, was produced from 1963 until 1988. Perhaps most surprisingly for any Rolex buyer today, the Daytona models were initially cheaper than other Rolex models. Today, however, these original Daytona models are considered the ultimate prize for collecting vintage Rolex watches; many enthusiasts regard them as the “Holy Grail” of Rolex watch collecting. One of the more popular modern Rolex collections is the Daytona, which debuted in 1963. As the…
