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Daytona 126508

Name: Rolex Daytona 126508
Brand: Rolex
Availability: InStock

40mm

Low $64,614

Median $73,429

High $84,500

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The Rolex Daytona 126508 pairs a yellow-gold case and bracelet with a matching gold tachymeter bezel, giving it a warmer, more continuous look than the ceramic-bezel Daytonas. The attraction is that contrast: a purposeful racing chronograph rendered almost entirely in precious metal, with screw-down pushers still setting the rhythm of the case.

Introduced in 2023, it succeeds the 116508 with revised dial detailing and the 4131, which brings Rolex’s Chronergy escapement to the Daytona. Slimmer hour markers and redesigned subdial rings distinguish this generation; whether you prefer them to the older dial is worth deciding before choosing a reference. On a used example, pay particular attention to the gold bezel’s engraved tachymeter scale: polishing can soften its definition, and that broad, exposed surface is a large part of this watch’s character. The screw-down pushers also make this a chronograph to operate deliberately, rather than casually on the wrist.

MovementAutomatic

Caliber4131

Case MaterialYellow Gold

Case Size40mm

Water Resistance100m