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Created in 1923, the 24 Hours of Le Mans is the oldest--and one of the most prestigious--car races in the world. A stern test of the reliability of the machines as well as the physical and mental stamina of the drivers, Le Mans attracts some of the greatest names in motor sport. On the 8.4-mile (13.6 kilometers) Circuit de la Sarthe in northwest France, some 62 cars, each with teams of three drivers, race against each other, divided into two Prototype and one GT Class. The winning team is the one that covers the greatest distance in 24 hours, as much as 3,293 miles (5,300 kilometers). Rolex has been the Official Timepiece of the race since 2001.
Since its inaugural edition, the legendary event has been an ideal testing ground for the many advances in motor sport technologies: The introduction of a new road surface in 1922 (which is still viable today); improvements to safety, engines and aerodynamics; and since 2022, the requirement for all cars to run on 100 percent renewable biofuel are among the notable advancements marking a century of progress. New car makers contesting the top class in 2024 include Alpine, BMW, and Lamborghini, emphasizing the importance and relevance of the event for the car industry overall.
Racer Tom Kristensen has well and truly earned his nickname as "Mr. LeMans." The most successful driver in the legendary race's history, he won it a record nine times, starting with his debut in 1997. A Rolex Testimonee since 2010, the Danish racing driver was FIA World Endurance champion in 2013.
--Tom Kristensen
The winners of the top class of the 24 Hours of Le Mans receive an Oyster Perpetual Cosmograph Daytona, specially engraved for the occasion. An impeccable watch whose characteristic design has become iconic, especially in the racing world, the Cosmograph Daytona stands as a symbol of Rolex's watchmaking expertise. Equipped with a movement entirely designed and produced by the Rolex manufacture, it stands out by virtue of its chronometric precision as well as its unfailing reliability. And many owners, LeMans winners and beyond, would also point out the stunning design of the watch, as well.
For 2024, all credit goes to the winning international drivers on Ferrari's AF Corse #50 team: Spain's Miguel Molina, Italy's Antonioi Fuocco, and Denmark's Nicklas Nielsen. AF Corse won the day for Big Red, posting a best lap time of 3:29.208 and top speed of 234.5 mph over the course of the grueling race.
"As a race fan, I can attest to the appeal or motorsports, especially in and around New Jersey," says Leonardo Jewelers' Chris Zeik. "But there is nothing like LeMans for Leonardo customers and staffers who are fans." With the Rolex Cosmograph Daytona being an enduring icon of the very best of car racing, why not visit Leonardo Jewelers and give one a test drive?
