ROLEXROLEXROLEXROLEXROLEXROLEXROLEXROLEXROLEXROLEXROLEXROLEX

B737 · 17 June 2018, 03:31 PM

Hi,

I have looked for an explenation to the wording Cosmograph on the Daytona but cant seem to find it... Whats the background to Cosmograph?

Thanks

rtalk · 17 June 2018, 04:12 PM

https://www.bobswatches.com/watch-re...-rolex-daytona

https://www.hodinkee.com/articles/a-...esent-part-1-3

The reason why it says Cosmograph is because Rolex wanted to capitalize on Space Exploration which becoming a reality in the 60s. In the end though, the Omega Speedmaster was choosen to become the space watch for NASA and so Rolex pivoted to associate the watch with racing.

17 June 2018, 03:31 PM	#1
B737 Banned Join Date: Mar 2013 Location: Sweden Watch: Rolex BLRO Posts: 170	Cosmograph... Hi, I have looked for an explenation to the wording Cosmograph on the Daytona but cant seem to find it... Whats the background to Cosmograph? Thanks

17 June 2018, 04:12 PM	#2
rtalk "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2017 Location: Seattle Watch: 16710T Posts: 547	https://www.bobswatches.com/watch-re...-rolex-daytona https://www.hodinkee.com/articles/a-...esent-part-1-3 The reason why it says Cosmograph is because Rolex wanted to capitalize on Space Exploration which becoming a reality in the 60s. In the end though, the Omega Speedmaster was choosen to become the space watch for NASA and so Rolex pivoted to associate the watch with racing.

Currently Active Users Viewing This Thread: 1 (0 members and 1 guests)