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Daytona was born in 1963. After several prototype models, it became popular as a pioneer of racing chronographs. Its movement is hand-wound Cal. 72 series manufactured by Valjoux, which was used in many other chronographs at that time, However, Rolex has changed to a unique method of adjusting the advance or delay of a watch by meantime screw rather than a regulator pin. The first model was equipped with a free-sprung balance, which is still considered an advanced mechanism today. After the minor change version Cal.722-1, Cal.727- the final version of the Cal.72 series, was installed in the second-generation Daytona.

In addition to a high-beat frequency of 6 vibrations per second instead of 5, the watch is also equipped with a Kif-Ultraflex shock absorber. It was a famous model that continued to support the Daytona until 1988, when production of the hand-wound version was discontinued. The appearance of the hand-winding Daytona differs greatly from that of the automatic Daytona, with a choice of stainless-steel bezel or plastic bezel, and it has a unique design and texture that cannot be described simply by the word "retro". Since Japan’s Rolex has already stopped overhauls service for hand-wind model, there are concerns about its maintenance, so it is essential to ensure the after-sales maintenance service to be in place when needed at the time of purchase, Still, the joy of having a hand-wound Daytona still outweigh such concerns! The most popular 3rd generation hand-wound debuted in 1970. With the introduction of screw-in push buttons and the word "OYSTER" on the dial, it boasts the highest specifications as a hand-winding Daytona! Collectors enjoy the diversity result from the differences in various details, it is truly a blissful pleasure for the collectors to own.

In 1988, it changed to Cal.4030 which based on the Zenith made El Primero, and with that Daytona entered the era of self-winding. The new model passed the chronometer standard and major design changes were made, including the addition of metal frames on the dials, while the plastic bezel disappeared along with the introduction of self-winding model. In 2000, the current Daytona was introduced. The Cal. 4130, developed in-house by Rolex, broke new ground in terms of functionality by improving the power reserve, maintainability and durability of the watch. Since then, the watch has undergone a process of refinement in every detail, including the enlargement of the hands and the improvement of the bracelet. After that in 2013, the 50th anniversary model of Daytona was launched with the entire bezel made of ceramic rather than just the surface. With the announcement of stainless-steel model in 2016, the production of metal bezel has finally come to its end. For 53 years since its first generation, the Daytona has always pursued the highest precision as a racing chronograph. To achieve it, they strengthened the exterior and improve its movement as well. The history of Daytona is the evolution of chronograph itself.