Daytona Hyperrealistic Drawing
$3,000.00 CAD + applicable taxes
This Daytona hyperrealistic drawing is a tribute to the beauty of watchmaking. It explores contrast, symmetry, and the graphic rhythm behind one of the most recognizable chronographs in horology through detailed graphite artwork inspired by the Rolex Daytona.
Some watches immediately stand out because of complexity. Others stay with you because of balance. The Daytona was one of those pieces for me. It was also, by far, one of the most requested watches people wanted to see me draw, which made the process feel even more connected to the larger watch community surrounding these timepieces.
Why This Watch?
The relationship between the light and dark dials pulled med in. I liked the idea of combining both versions into a single composition to create something slightly more graphic and visually layered than a traditional rendering. The contrast between the subdials, reflections, polished surfaces, and tonal shifts became just as important as the watch itself.
At the time, I was also experimenting heavily with different papers and textures. This drawing became part of that exploration. The Arches Hot Press paper allowed me to push subtle tonal transitions, softer graphite textures, and sharper mechanical details in a way that felt incredibly satisfying while working through the piece.
Like most of my watch drawings, the process slowly became less about reproducing a photograph and more about understanding why certain watches continue to resonate visually over time. The Daytona has that kind of presence. Even simplified down into graphite, the balance of the design still feels instantly recognizable.
Artwork Details
Medium: Graphite on Arches Hot Press 100% Cotton Paper
Size: 22″ × 22″
Frame: Unframed
Original Artwork
Each original drawing exists as a one-of-one artwork created entirely by hand. Original artworks are signed and accompanied by a certificate of authenticity.
Beyond the Drawing
The Daytona ended up becoming one of those drawings where I kept getting pulled into smaller details and textures long after the larger composition was already finished. Pieces like this remind me how much horology and drawing overlap in their obsession with proportion, balance, surface, and precision. They influence the way I approach custom watch drawing commissions, especially when working with collectors who connect deeply with the design and history of a particular timepiece.
If you’d like to explore more hyperrealistic watch art, you can also browse the full Horology Portfolio and the available Original Watch Drawings collection. Limited edition watch giclée prints inspired by this artwork are also available.
I regularly share close-up details, process videos, and studio moments on Instagram, especially the textures and graphite layering that often disappear in full-view photographs.
