Rubber B produces custom rubber watch bands for timepieces from a variety of leading global watchmakers, including Rolex, Tudor, and Panerai, as well as several others. Our complete product catalog features straps in a plethora of different colors, textures, and styles, and each one of our watch bands is made solely from 100% vulcanized rubber. In this article, we are going to be focusing on exploring some fantastic alternatives to the storied Rolex Daytona watch and straps.
The Rolex Daytona Cosmograph is one of the most famous watches in the world, due in no small part to the fact that Paul Newman, the legendary film actor, philanthropist, and racing enthusiast, owned one of these watches. As a result, they became incredibly popular among collectors. However, there are a number of reasons why someone would want to find an alternative to the Daytona watch and straps.
Below, we will take a closer look at some reasons why someone would be looking for an alternative to the Rolex Daytona watch and straps, and then provide a number of watches that serve as fantastic alternatives to Rolex’s storied chronograph timepiece.
Why Would Someone Be Looking for an alternative to the Rolex Daytona Chronograph?
Because this watch has become something of a “holy grail” within the horological community, there are two primary factors that would motivate someone to seek out an alternative to the Daytona watch and straps.
The first, unsurprisingly, is the cost of the watch itself. The Rolex Daytona, even at the entry piece level, is still one of the more expensive models that Rolex produces. As a result, some collectors may look at the price and simply find it off-putting, as the initial model retails for almost $30,000 at the introductory level.
The secondary reason, however, is likely to be the more common one among collectors, especially those who have been collecting for quite some time. The simple reality is that even though these watches are very expensive, they are also very hard to find. Even seasoned collectors will spend years attempting to track one of these pieces down, sometimes to no avail.
Between the pricing and the difficulty in finding this particular style of watch, it very much stands to reason that collectors would be seeking out a viable alternative. Thankfully, there are several watches that are currently on the market which offer a similar look, and features, to the Rolex Daytona.
Omega Speedmaster Moonwatch Professional
Out of all of the watches that we will be presenting in this article, it is safe to say that the Omega Speedmaster Moonwatch Professional has by far the most interesting personal narrative out of any of these timepieces.
This watch is a continuation of the line of watches that Omega produced for NASA, which were a part of all six lunar missions that the space agency undertook. The chronometer here is clearly a reliable one, as NASA deemed it accurate enough for conduction missions in space, and the movement is manually-wound and highly durable.
The stainless steel bracelet and elegant black dial are both stylish and versatile, allowing for a watch that is at home in just about any kind of situation.
Tudor Big Block Chronograph
Long known as the sister company to Rolex, many people may not be aware that Tudor has been quietly manufacturing high-quality chronographs for the last several
decades. The original Big Block Chronograph was first produced in 1976, and was the first automatic chronograph that Tudor ever produced.
Its design was very specifically intended to mimic the Rolex Daytona, but in later years, it would start to develop its own, more distinct, design style. Though Tudor does not officially produce this watch anymore, they are relatively easy to find on the secondary market, and even the more expensive versions cost half of what the introductory model of the Rolex Daytona does.
Zenith Chronomaster Sport
Though Zenith may not be as well-known as Rolex in a commercial sense, they are just as significant a brand when it comes to their contributions to horological history. Zenith’s El Primero Chronograph was the first chronograph to ever be made widely available to consumers, and since that time, Zenith’s reputation for producing reliable, high-quality chronographs has only grown in stature.
The Chronomaster is part of this legacy, and with a retail price of only $10,000, it is far easier to procure than the more flashy Rolex Daytona while still offering a very similar degree of excellence and reliability.
Tag Heuer Autavia
The Tag Heuer Autavia, like so many other chronograph timepieces, has its roots in the world of precision racing. Jack Heuer was a devoted racing enthusiast, and after dealing with some instrument failure in one of his racing vehicles, he developed the Tag Heuer Autavia to be a more reliable instrument in keeping track of the time.
Reasonably priced at around $5,000 and effortlessly stylish, this watch is a great choice for those who are looking for an alternative to the Rolex Daytona watch and straps without having to spend a lot of money and spend a significant amount of time tracking down a specific timepiece.
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