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HISTORICAL FACTS: A driver of time - The Untold Story

The Oyster Perpetual Cosmograph Daytona created in honour of the 24 Hours of Le Mans centenary.

Rolex’s association with motor sport dates back to 1930 when Sir Malcolm Campbell wore an Oyster watch while racing his Bluebird at Daytona Beach.

Five years later the British racing driver set a new World Land Speed Record of 300mph (483kph), again wearing a Rolex.

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