Rolex Daytona
The Rolex Cosmograph Daytona is the most desired chronograph in the world. Born for endurance racing in 1963, today’s ceramic-bezel 126500LN in steel — especially the white “Panda” dial — leads a line-up that also includes platinum, yellow-gold and rare green “Tiffany” editions.
Daytona references to know
- 126500LN — 40mm Oystersteel, black Cerachrom bezel, calibre 4131.
- 126506 — platinum with an ice-blue dial.
- 126508 / 126518LN — 18ct yellow gold, various dials.
Frequently Asked Questions
Why is the steel Daytona so hard to buy at retail?
Demand vastly exceeds Rolex’s production, so the authenticated pre-owned market is the realistic route to ownership.
What is a “Panda” Daytona?
A white dial with contrasting black sub-dials — a nickname for the 126500LN’s most popular configuration.
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