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Tony-GB · 3 April 2018, 01:39 AM

Interesting thread this, thanks.

Wiener48 · 3 April 2018, 01:43 AM

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Originally Posted by Tony-GB

Interesting thread this, thanks.

You are more the welcome ;-)

77T · 3 April 2018, 03:30 AM

The Winner’s Watch as we know it today (the iconic Daytona) began with Rolex’s sponsorship of the 2000 race, if I recall correctly.

In 1999 Bill France Jr. chose to take Grand American racing in that direction after some really lean years in the early ‘90’s. It became the Rolex24 and Rolex provided the watches.

Now it’s very possible there were trophy Rolex watches before then but each year depended upon the receipts from the prior season and GrandAm. Because the 24 hour race is the first one of each new season, they never knew which teams would enter (and entry fees determined purses and awards). So any early watches would’ve been coming out of GrandAm’s pocket.

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Wiener48 · 3 April 2018, 07:08 AM

You are sure 77T, not earlier???
I think the give in Daytona the watches since the 90s, so it starts with the 16520s, or?

No one knowes?

Zagato · 6 April 2018, 03:21 AM

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Originally Posted by Wiener48

You are sure 77T, not earlier???
I think the give in Daytona the watches since the 90s, so it starts with the 16520s, or?

No one knowes?

I actually know and can clarify a number of things.

Rolex didn't get involved in awarding watches until the 90s and awarded those to overall winners only until a few years later.

Paul Newman's teammates were not awarded watches in 1995, so unless that was a special gift from Rolex to him personally (a bit odd that they wouldn't award watches to his teammates), he obtained the Daytona in that photo some other way.

I'm currently in the final weeks of a project about Daytona winners and their watches.

Wiener48 · 6 April 2018, 05:13 AM

Thank you Zagato, interesting, tell us more.

Welcome to the forum ;-)

Zagato · 6 April 2018, 06:37 AM

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Originally Posted by Wiener48

Thank you Zagato, interesting, tell us more.

Welcome to the forum ;-)

Thanks.

What’s funny is that I ended up here because I interviewed Mr. Elford (for a second time) yesterday.

rowdy3 · 6 April 2018, 07:06 AM

I think if you won at Daytona you get one. I don't know if this applies still but if you won the duels you received a Rolex. Dale Earnhardt estate brought out a few rolexes for the public to see and on the back it said twin 125 winner. If you win the pole for the Daytona 200 motorcycle race you get a Rolex. If you win he race you also get a Rolex.

Wiener48 · 6 April 2018, 06:44 PM

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Originally Posted by Zagato

Thanks.

What’s funny is that I ended up here because I interviewed Mr. Elford (for a second time) yesterday.

Still a cool guy, not Smoking any more ;-)

Interview, for online, print?

Wiener48 · 6 April 2018, 11:52 PM

So is it correct that they start in 1991?

Zagato · 8 April 2018, 02:25 AM

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Originally Posted by Wiener48

So is it correct that they start in 1991?

Yes, Rolex started sponsoring the race and awarding watches in 1991.

Zagato · 8 April 2018, 07:15 AM

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Originally Posted by Wiener48

So is it correct that they start in 1991?

Yes, Rolex began became title sponsor of the race in 1991.

Wiener48 · 10 April 2018, 06:56 AM

And again the Brabham Le Mans Daytona.

This time at the unique „Daytona only“ Auction by Phillips, see http://rolexpassionreport.com/25962/...pucci-papaleo/

Zagato · 10 April 2018, 11:25 AM

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Originally Posted by Wiener48

And again the Brabham Le Mans Daytona.

There's another Brabham Daytona out there.

Wiener48 · 11 April 2018, 05:17 AM

ROLEX
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Ref. 116520
A highly rare stainless steel chronograph wristwatch with guarantee and fitted presentation box awarded to David Brabham, winner of the Rolex 24 of Le Mans in 2009

Estimate 50-100.000 CHF

https://www.phillips.com/detail/ROLEX/CH080318/25

Wiener48 · 14 May 2018, 05:56 AM

Le Mans Winners Watch

https://www.phillips.com/detail/ROLE...s&searchPage=1

Ref. 116520 "The Winner"
A highly rare stainless steel chronograph wristwatch with guarantee and fitted presentation box awarded to David Brabham, winner of the Rolex 24 of Le Mans in 2009
Circa 2009
39.5mm diameter
Case, dial, movement and bracelet signed

Estimate
CHF50,000 - 100,000
SOLD FOR CHF60,000

T01 · 14 May 2018, 07:07 AM

Cool!

ms550 · 24 May 2018, 08:26 AM

that Sotheby's daytona winner that went for 75k is not a correct watch or maybe photo. i won the race overall in 2003. the watches were white and the engraving looks different. fyi

77T · 24 May 2018, 09:32 AM

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Originally Posted by ms550

that Sotheby's daytona winner that went for 75k is not a correct watch or maybe photo. i won the race overall in 2003. the watches were white and the engraving looks different. fyi

Congrats on that win - what an unusual result that I think still stands as only time the GT’s bested the Prototypes.

Ya know what they say - pics?

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Wiener48 · 24 May 2018, 05:19 PM

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Originally Posted by ms550

that Sotheby's daytona winner that went for 75k is not a correct watch or maybe photo. i won the race overall in 2003. the watches were white and the engraving looks different. fyi

Interesting and hello, can you show us pics please, would be great, thank you.

Wiener48 · 25 May 2018, 11:15 PM

Any more pics or infos?

Wiener48 · 12 June 2018, 09:23 PM

It’s Le Mans 24H week, show us more of your Daytonas at Racetracks

lord91 · 12 June 2018, 10:50 PM

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Originally Posted by DoctorA

Do anyone who wants s Daytona, you don’t need a list, don’t need at establish a relationship with your AD, just win the Race lol

One would think so, but even the winners had to buy some hard to move pieces in order to get their watch prizes

Wiener48 · 16 June 2018, 03:52 AM

2018 Le Mans Winners Watch in black SS

24 HOURS OF LE MANS 2018 TROPHY AND ENGRAVED ROLEX OYSTER PERPETUAL COSMOGRAPH DAYTONA PRESENTED TO THE WINNERS OF THE RACE

SG56 · 16 June 2018, 04:36 AM

I posted this a while ago

https://www.rolexforums.com/showthread.php?t=591844

and added some pics.

I don't think he's selling any of his, but each one is very well deserved!

Wiener48 · 16 June 2018, 05:15 AM

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Originally Posted by SG56

I posted this a while ago

https://www.rolexforums.com/showthread.php?t=591844

and added some pics.

I don't think he's selling any of his, but each one is very well deserved!

Interesting, thank you, did not know this.

Wiener48 · 18 June 2018, 04:24 AM

It was „Le Mans“ not Daytona at the beginning ;-)

Thanks for this great ad.

Wiener48 · 19 June 2018, 05:49 AM

Next winners Daytona at auction.

1994 Daytona 16520 - Estimate is 60-90.000 Euro

Special thread about the auction in Monaco https://www.rolexforums.com/showthre...ghlight=Monaco

Wiener48 · 18 July 2018, 11:42 PM

At the Monaco Legends Auction

http://www.monacolegendauctions.com/...talog%20tt.pdf

Wiener48 · 11 November 2018, 11:24 PM

Next one at Auction - Phillips HK 27.11.2018

Details https://www.phillips.com/detail/ROLEX/HK080218/965

3 April 2018, 01:39 AM	#61
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3 April 2018, 03:30 AM	#63
77T 2024 ROLEX DATEJUST41 Pledge Member Join Date: Dec 2010 Real Name: PaulG Location: Georgia Posts: 40,691	Daytona "Winner's Watch" - 24H LeMans und 24H Daytona The Winner’s Watch as we know it today (the iconic Daytona) began with Rolex’s sponsorship of the 2000 race, if I recall correctly. In 1999 Bill France Jr. chose to take Grand American racing in that direction after some really lean years in the early ‘90’s. It became the Rolex24 and Rolex provided the watches. Now it’s very possible there were trophy Rolex watches before then but each year depended upon the receipts from the prior season and GrandAm. Because the 24 hour race is the first one of each new season, they never knew which teams would enter (and entry fees determined purses and awards). So any early watches would’ve been coming out of GrandAm’s pocket. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Pro __________________ Does anyone really know what time it is?

16 June 2018, 04:36 AM	#85
SG56 2024 ROLEX DATE-JUST41 Pledge Member Join Date: Aug 2017 Location: Tampa Watch: SD4K Posts: 2,674	I posted this a while ago https://www.rolexforums.com/showthread.php?t=591844 and added some pics. I don't think he's selling any of his, but each one is very well deserved! __________________ Sea-Dweller 116600 - the manly one GMT II 16710 - the manly one Daytona 116500 - the manly-womanly one Yacht-Master 268622 - the chick version Speedy Mitsukoshi <3 Tag Heuer Aquaracer WAF141C.BA0824 - the chick version Thank you logan5tx!!! Have to link it. Too long for the signature. https://www.rolexforums.com/showpost...0&postcount=14

3 April 2018, 07:08 AM	#64
Wiener48 Banned Join Date: Jan 2018 Location: Vienna Posts: 1,299	You are sure 77T, not earlier??? I think the give in Daytona the watches since the 90s, so it starts with the 16520s, or? No one knowes?

6 April 2018, 05:13 AM	#66
Wiener48 Banned Join Date: Jan 2018 Location: Vienna Posts: 1,299	Thank you Zagato, interesting, tell us more. Welcome to the forum ;-)

6 April 2018, 07:06 AM	#68
rowdy3 "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2012 Real Name: Oscar Location: Florida Watch: Sub Posts: 153	I think if you won at Daytona you get one. I don't know if this applies still but if you won the duels you received a Rolex. Dale Earnhardt estate brought out a few rolexes for the public to see and on the back it said twin 125 winner. If you win the pole for the Daytona 200 motorcycle race you get a Rolex. If you win he race you also get a Rolex.

11 April 2018, 05:17 AM	#75
Wiener48 Banned Join Date: Jan 2018 Location: Vienna Posts: 1,299	ROLEX Follow Ref. 116520 A highly rare stainless steel chronograph wristwatch with guarantee and fitted presentation box awarded to David Brabham, winner of the Rolex 24 of Le Mans in 2009 Estimate 50-100.000 CHF https://www.phillips.com/detail/ROLEX/CH080318/25

14 May 2018, 05:56 AM	#76
Wiener48 Banned Join Date: Jan 2018 Location: Vienna Posts: 1,299	Le Mans Winners Watch https://www.phillips.com/detail/ROLE...s&searchPage=1 Ref. 116520 "The Winner" A highly rare stainless steel chronograph wristwatch with guarantee and fitted presentation box awarded to David Brabham, winner of the Rolex 24 of Le Mans in 2009 Circa 2009 39.5mm diameter Case, dial, movement and bracelet signed Estimate CHF50,000 - 100,000 SOLD FOR CHF60,000

14 May 2018, 07:07 AM	#77
T01 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2013 Real Name: T Location: AZ, NV, CA Posts: 6,481	Cool!

24 May 2018, 08:26 AM	#78
ms550 "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Real Name: M Schrom Location: NYC Watch: daytona Posts: 5	that Sotheby's daytona winner that went for 75k is not a correct watch or maybe photo. i won the race overall in 2003. the watches were white and the engraving looks different. fyi

25 May 2018, 11:15 PM	#81
Wiener48 Banned Join Date: Jan 2018 Location: Vienna Posts: 1,299	Any more pics or infos?

12 June 2018, 09:23 PM	#82
Wiener48 Banned Join Date: Jan 2018 Location: Vienna Posts: 1,299	It’s Le Mans 24H week, show us more of your Daytonas at Racetracks

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