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How the Rolex Daytona Became a $17M Icon

In Episode 5 of Watch the Icon, we hit the gas and dive deep into the high-octane legend of the Rolex Daytona — the stopwatch that became a symbol of speed, rebellion, and cultural cachet. From Daytona Beach to Paul Newman's wrist, this is the story of how a slow seller turned into a $17 million icon. We track its rise through time, from obscure reference numbers to modern marvels, and ask: what truly makes a watch legendary? Whether you're a seasoned collector or just chronologically curious, this ride through horological history is worth every tick. 00:43 — Meet the chronograph that became a myth: Daytona. 01:09 — Before the Daytona — how Rolex bet on the wristwatch when nobody believed in it. 02:12 — From the ocean to the sky, Rolex conquered everything — except speed. 03:09 — Why Rolex was late to the race while Omega and Breitling led the pack. 03:37 — The pre-Daytona no one remembers, but collectors now crave. 04:30 — 1963: Rolex launches a beast built for racers — and gives it a name. 05:03 — Why Daytona Beach wasn’t just a racetrack — it was destiny. 06:06 — How Paul Newman made the Daytona go from flop to cult. 07:05 — The $17 million Daytona: a love story, a legend, a legacy. 07:49 — A fast lane through references: which Daytona do you wear? 08:49 — Ceramic bezels, in-house movements, and the modern holy grail. 09:32 — So why is the Daytona still the king of chronographs? 10:16 — From Newman to Mayer: why icons wear the Daytona. 11:14 — Rainbow bezels or classic steel — what makes a Daytona timeless? 11:43 — Icons don’t chase trends. They define them. 12:27 — Next up? The rebel with a porthole soul: the Nautilus.