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    Rolex, Daytona and the Drivers.

    Its without question that winners at Rolex 24hrs at Daytona are given watches to commemorate their achievement. So that is about 7-8 watches per year.

    I had the chance to discuss this issue with a Daytona driver and previous winner of the race. He is also a watch collector. I will withhold the name for the usual reasons.

    Its pretty clear that winning is like watch collecting, you always need one more. Secondly, the real prize for many IS that winning watch! Drivers coveted those winning SS daytonas.. very important.

    He was aware that one recently came to market at a very high price.

    He also confirmed that until a few years ago, the watches had a black dial but now they all come with a white dial.

    He also confirmed that the watches do not have the name of the drivers in the caseback as they are given about 30 min after the end of the race, so no time to engrave.

    We had a pretty interesting conversation and hopefully next year, he will be able to add another winning daytona watch to his collection..

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    Very interesting. Thanks for the info.
    Gruß, Hannes


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    Yacht-Master
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    Originally posted by Hannes
    Very interesting. Thanks for the info.
    I second that notion!
    John B. Holbrook, II
    OWNER - LUXURY TYME: The Rolex Reference Page

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    Interesting , thank´s for the info!
    Servus,
    Andi

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    Very interesting. Do you know since which year they give away these watches?
    Gruß Percy



    "Ferner wird hier auch auf Ihrem Profil sehr viel Diversität benötigt."

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    RE: Rolex, Daytona and the Drivers.

    Original von delgado
    Its pretty clear that winning is like watch collecting, you always need one more.
    ... very interesting connection.

    Kind regards
    Volker

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    He Ed,.. you are talking about Eric's Daytona,...???
    How much was it ;-).. just to know about how much money we are talking???
    Liebe Grüsse,

    Bernhard Bulang


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    I dont think it was Erics watch but its interesting that he has one.

    delgado

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    Original von delgado
    Bernhard

    I dont think it was Erics watch but its interesting that he has one.

    delgado
    Yes it's on his website... one from 1996....

    >>
    Rolex has had an affiliation with auto racing for many years, and their main sponsored event is the 24 hours of Daytona, raced in January of every year in Daytona Beach Florida. This winning team (2 drivers) in each class is awarded with a Rolex Daytona with a special engraving on the caseback commemorating the event. This particular watch was purchased from a family member of one of the winning drivers in the GTS-1 class. This is a very rare and coveted watch, as less than 10 are given out each year.

    >>> POA

    Have a great day/night...

    Bernhard
    Liebe Grüsse,

    Bernhard Bulang


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