In 2023, Rolex introduced a special edition of the Cosmograph Daytona, reference 126529LN, to mark the 100th anniversary of the 24 Hours of Le Mans race. This exceptional timepiece pays tribute to the legendary “exotic” Paul Newman dial, a design highly coveted by collectors worldwide. Crafted from 18ct white gold, this commemorative Cosmograph Daytona features a black ceramic Cerachrom bezel, with a unique touch: the number 100 in red ceramic on the tachymeter scale, a nod to the centenary of the 24 Hours of Le Mans. The Oyster case is fitted with a transparent case back, revealing the exclusive calibre 4132 movement. This innovative movement allows the chronograph hours to be counted over 24 hours—a direct homage to the endurance race—rather than the standard 12 hours typically offered by this model. Ten months after its release, Rolex announced that the white gold Daytona ‘Le Mans’ had been discontinued, further elevating its status as one of the rarest and most sought-after modern Rolex watches.