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The 24 Hours of Le Mans

Published on Jun 15th 2024

The 24 Hours of Le Mans

Le Mans, known as the "Grand Prix of Endurance and Efficiency," is one of the most prestigious automobile races in the world. Held annually in Le Mans, France, this 24-hour endurance race pushes drivers, teams and their vehicles to their limits and has become synonymous with speed, strategy and sheer determination.


The race's allure lies in its duration and the challenges it presents. Drivers navigate day and night, battling fatigue and changing track conditions. They balance speed with fuel efficiency and make split-second decisions that determine the outcome.


Le Mans is more than just a race; it symbolizes resilience, teamwork and the pursuit of automotive excellence. It captivates motorsport enthusiasts and stands as a testament to endurance racing. Razny Jewelers is proud to be an Official Rolex Jeweler of the brand that supports this legendary sporting event.


The 92nd edition of the 24 Hours of Le Mans, a race that celebrates endurance and motor sport excellence, takes places on 15 and 16 June 2024. Rolex has been the Official Timepiece of this legendary event since 2001.

Long and proud history of epic racing

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 13.6-kilometre (8.4 miles) Circuit de la Sarthe in north-west 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 which covers the greatest distance in 24 hours, some 5,300 kilometres (3,293 miles). Rolex has been the Official Timepiece of the race since 2001.

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Continuous innovation over the decades

Since its inaugural edition, the mythical event has been an ideal testing ground for the many advances in motor sport technologies. The trialling of a new road surface in 1922 (still viable today), improvements to safety, engines and aerodynamics, as well as, since 2022, the requirement for all cars to run on 100 per cent renewable biofuel, are among the notable developments marking a century of progress supported by this legendary endurance race. New automotive manufacturers contesting the top class in 2024 include Alpine, BMW and Lamborghini, emphasizes the importance and relevance of the event for the car industry.

Rolex Testimonees

Tom Kristensen: ā€˜Mr Le Mansā€™

Tom Kristensen has well and truly earned his nickname. The most successful driver in the legendary raceā€™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. ā€œYou carry a win at Le Mans with you forever. I feel proud and humble reflecting on the raceā€™s legacy and Rolexā€™s involvement with motor sport. Together they are the perfect combination; both striving for excellence through persistence, technical innovation and human endeavour.ā€

Rolex Testimonees

The Cosmograph Daytona: a singular prize

The winners of the top class of the 24 Hours of Le Mans receive an Oyster Perpetual Cosmograph Daytona, specially engraved for the occasion. A legendary watch whose characteristic design has become iconic, the Cosmograph Daytona is emblematic of Rolexā€™s 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.

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