There are many historic wristwatches in the timepiece market. In 1963 a new chronograph was introduced to the Professional series designed to celebrate the profession of race car driving: the Cosmograph – later named Daytona after its official designation as the Official Timepiece of the Daytona International Speedway in Florida. The invention of the Cosmograph name by Rolex told us that this latest-introduced model was a leap in craftsmanship and design for the company, and the results revealed unprecedented engineering and artistry in timekeeping design.
One of the most famous innovations came through the contrasting color schemes between the counters and the dial, with either black or white, or white on black, allowing easier readability. What’s more, the tachymeter scale – permitting wearers to measure average speeds over a given distance – inscribed around the circumference of the bezel gave the dial a more pronounced aesthetic. 
The manually-wound mechanical movement of replica Rolexes had always been praised for their precision and reliability, and the introduction of new dials further enhanced the mass appeal of the Cosmograph. One unique dial that earned considerable attention was the one preferred by Paul Newman, a dial made famous thanks to the Hollywood star and race car enthusiast wearing that particular Daytona model regularly.
In 1965 new modifications were introduced, including screw-down pushers, rather than pump pushers from the original, further solidifying the waterproof Oyster concept. The replica Oyster Cosmograph also became available in an 18 carat yellow gold version with the now iconic “Superlative Chronometer Officially Certified” on the dial.
The Cosmograph Daytona took a major innovative leap in 1988 by becoming self-winding. Quartz replica watches had most recently become available in other timepieces, but the Rolex replica stuck with the intricate mechanical movements it had been producing since its formation.
The Calibre 4130 marked a new progress in self-winding chronograph movements, which was specifically designed for the Cosmograph Daytona and manufactured exclusively in-house. This new movement marked an unprecedented achievement in engineering and design, producing a self-winding chronograph unequaled in durability, efficiency, precision and reliability. The engineers behind the Calbre 4130 were able to cut the mechanism components by 60%, increasing space and making it possible to support a bigger mainspring that helps extend power reserve from 50 to 72 hours. 
Apart from the sexy Cerachrom bezel they rolled out in 2016, Rolex equipped the calibre 4130 with a Paramagnetic blue Parachrom hairspring, creating an accuracy of -2/+2 seconds per day. What’s more, the calibre 4130 is also developed to accommodate a Cerachrom Tachymeter bezel and chronograph functions. No matter if you’re in the market for purchasing a vintage Daytona to add to your collection, the fact remains: the replica Rolex Daytona is really a timeless classic.