Rolex Daytona Big Red

The Rolex Daytona Big Red is one of those watches that just feels iconic the second you lay eyes on it, you know? Introduced in the late 1970s, it earned its nickname from the bold red "Daytona" script above the subdial at 6 o'clock, and collectors have been chasing it ever since. Finding the right one, in the right condition, is a serious art—and something we at Tropical Watch happen to know a little (okay, a lot) about.