Hi everyone, I am new to RWG and though I could write something about this special watch that was produced in a very limited number with the approval from Rolex. Since it is related to Rolex I thought I post it in the Rolex area. Hope this is ok.
I recently obtained this Telda Paul Newman Daytona Chronograph Replica and wanted to share some pictures and information with the forum.
Based on some research I found the following interesting information:
Telda is a brand of the Swiss manufacturer "Les Fils d'Armand Nicolet, Manufacture des Montres Telda S.à.r.L"
By courtesy of Rolex, Telda has produced a limited edition of 300 pieces of the Paul Newman Chronograph in the 90's (prior to the hype of the PN Daytona). So there are less of these than the original, which makes them interesting to collect
The watch has the same dimensions as the original with an automatic movement ETA 2824 with Chronomodule by Dubois Dépraz
The dial is very similar to the original with the difference of the two hour and minutes counters being switched
There are different versions of this watch with a white dial and with the steel tachymeter bezel instead of the black bakelite
Given the rising popularity of the original Paul Newman Daytona's Rolex requested Telda to replace the red "Chronographe" wording above the seconds counter with "Replica", as seen on my example
I am keen to hear if other members have any additional information to this watch, as there is very limited information available. Enjoy!