The Rolex Chronograph collection includes some of the most highly regarded timepieces in horology. To say that they are benchmarks for watchmaking around the world would be an understatement – a Rolex Oyster Chronograph is simply in a category of its own. The first complication that set this wristwatch apart was the chronograph, distinguished by single-push buttons on the side to start, stop, and reset a second hand on the dial.
However, the original perpetual Chronograph soon evolved beyond a stop watch. Today’s Daytona models feature a broad range of useful tools for high-speed living that were developed over the last decades. To begin with, each Rolex Chronograph watch features a waterproof Oyster case, meaning its most vital mechanical parts are always protected from the elements. Moving outward, the watch face displays multiple functions: a Tachometer for easy mph reading, one-minute, 30-minute and 12-hour recorders, and a sweeping hand, now capable of stopping time to an incredible one eighth of a second. The counters contrast boldly with the dial, in black on white, or white on black, announcing the functionality and beauty of the watch.
The Rolex Chronograph matches the power of the Daytona racing tradition in an expertly engineered wristwatch. Mile for mile, this wristwatch keeps pace with daredevil wearers who rely upon durability and precision. Remarkably, the Rolex Chronograph watch also manages to be effortlessly elegant, in spite of being a professional-grade tool. This means the wristwatch stays on the wrist whether on the racetrack or after the checkered flag.
