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On Spec: The Rolex Daytona Ref. 126529LN

When I say Le Mans, the first thing that pops into my head is one of the most beautiful race tracks ever created and a place for stunning, gas-powered engineering marvels pushing the limits of speed and what’s truly capable of combustion engines, aerodynamics and the advancement of human-made design. With the prestige of the 24 hours of Le Mans, comes affluence and support from major companies and brands, specifically Rolex. Continue reading On Spec: The Rolex Daytona Ref. 126529LN

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Notes From the Watch Shed: Give Yourself a Function

There’s nothing a watch enthusiast loves more than the creamy patina and scuff marks coupled with the story being told by a wind-worn, scruffy bearded, and gravel-toned orator. The mystique of a well-worn watch, the places it’s been, the things it’s seen, the life lived by the person who wore it.  I think we each quietly hope, in our own way, that in 50 years, we will be that person with the watch, and the stories of a life well-lived. Continue reading Notes From the Watch Shed: Give Yourself a Function

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On Spec: The 2023 Rolex Oyster Perpetual Cosmograph Daytona

Synonymous with speed since its launch in 1963, the Cosmograph Daytona was designed for professional racing drivers. Its tachymetric bezel, in combination with its mechanical chronograph movement, was a track-side favourite in measuring time intervals and determining average speeds. Of course, a certain Hollywood actor may have helped drive the watch into legendary status. Nevertheless, today, it remains indelibly linked to the world of motorsport as it turns sixty years young. Continue reading On Spec: The 2023 Rolex Oyster Perpetual Cosmograph Daytona

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