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Daytona 126509

Name: Rolex Daytona 126509
Brand: Rolex
Availability: InStock

40mm Consistent Pricing

Low $51,828

Median $54,861

High $56,877

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The Rolex Daytona 126509 keeps its white gold relatively quiet: an engraved metal bezel rather than ceramic, and an Oyster bracelet that can pass for steel until you feel its weight. That combination gives it a different character from the more overtly contrasting Daytonas—less visual drama, but plenty of substance on the wrist.

Introduced with the Daytona’s 2023 update, it replaced the 116509, bringing revised case and dial detailing and the 4131 movement with Rolex’s Chronergy escapement. The earlier reference remains worth considering if you prefer its dial treatments; this is an evolution, not a wholesale reinvention. Don’t confuse it with the 126519LN, which pairs white gold with an Oysterflex bracelet and ceramic bezel. On the 126509, pay particular attention to the engraved bezel: softened numerals and an indistinct outer edge can betray polishing that has taken away some of its crispness.

MovementAutomatic

Caliber4131

Case MaterialWhite Gold

Case Size40mm

Water Resistance100m