Rolex Daytona ‘Paul Newman’

In June 2023, Rolex released a special Daytona with a Paul Newman-inspired dial to celebrate the 100th anniversary of the 24 Hours of Le Mans endurance motor race.
Set in 18k white gold, the chronograph has a ‘reverse panda’ style layout and sub-counters with distinctive square-shaped markers seen on the prized ‘Paul Newman’ watches. The ‘100’ on the tachymeter scale on the bezel is highlighted in red ceramic as an ode to the 100th anniversary. 
Paul Newman was one of the best actors of all time. A charismatic face from the Golden Age of Hollywood, Newman often sported a Rolex Daytona watch, which was launched originally in the 1960s and inspired by the racing history of Daytona in Florida.
The suave persona of the Oscar-winning star and the popularity of the watch gave some of the exotic variants from the series the nickname ‘Paul Newman Daytona.’