

Sure, you might want to join a waitlist and start saving up, but if you're in need of a fix to tide you over in the meantime, or simply dig the style, try one of the options below.

You will also notice its distinct chronograph sub-dial design that incorporates different color tones. The case itself is not too prominent in terms of size as it only measures around 38mm in diameter and is only 12mm thick. Rather than a straight-up knockoff, we'd steer you towards watches that offer some of the same aesthetic appeal and functionality but their own character. Zenith Chronomaster Sport Equal in esteem to the Daytona, the Zenith Chronomaster Sport is a combination of best practices from the brand’s past chronograph legends. At a glance, the Zenith El Primero exudes an air of confidence and quality with its polished stainless-steel case. The Daytona is the poster boy of the expensive, hard-to-get Rolex grail, so you're not alone in wanting one - and brands are keen to offer you an alternative. Anyways, I hope you enjoy the pictures 1. I guess Zenith could learn a thing or two about marketing from Omega lol. They were among the earliest manufacturers to join the race to create the world’s first automatic chronograph in 1962. It's that important and influential of a watch, and the reasons for this are complicated (see above linked articles). Sure theyre expensive, but theres no shortage of expensive watches here And if you get one preowned, theyre comparable in price to a new Speedmaster which you do see a lot of. On the other hand, the Zenith El Primero Chronomaster showcases the brand’s history as a true chronograph specialist. The culmination of over 50 years of innovation on the world’s first automatic high-frequency chronograph calibre, endowed with superlative performance. The Daytona has taken different forms over the years since its introduction in 1963, but pretty much any chronograph watch with certain common features will beg comparison to it. That, of course, is just the base price of the watch in steel - if you’re lucky enough to pay retail for it, which ain't likely: a shortage of Rolex’s steel sports watches, hype and other factors mean long waiting lists and massively inflated prices, with the pre-owned and vintage markets often being even crazier. Want a Rolex Daytona? Well, to get the iconic chronograph’s 40mm profile and prestigious name on your wrist will cost you $15,100.
