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Daytona 126505

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Low $55,350
Median $56,962
High $58,000
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The Rolex Daytona 126505 pairs the familiar chronograph layout with Everose gold across the case, bracelet and engraved tachymeter bezel. If you love the Daytona but find its ceramic-bezel versions visually stark, this is a warmer, more continuous expression of the design: the bezel belongs to the watch rather than framing it in black.

Introduced in the 2023 Daytona update, it replaced the 116505 with revised dial detailing and the 4131 movement. Slimmer hour markers and finer subdial rings give this generation a less crowded face; the difference is worth weighing if you enjoy the older reference’s bolder graphics. The movement gains Rolex’s Chronergy escapement, though it remains behind a solid caseback. One practical consideration: the gold bezel is more susceptible to scratches than ceramic, so its uninterrupted warmth comes with a little more vulnerability on the wrist.

MovementAutomatic
Caliber4131
Case MaterialRose Gold
Case Size40mm
Water Resistance100m

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