Watch Info
Manufacturer: Rolex
Model: Cosmograph Daytona
Condition: Excellent (Pre-Owned)
Reference: 126500LN
Year: 2025
Box: Yes
Papers: Yes
Accessories: Complete Set. Includes Rolex inner and outer boxes, 2025 Warranty Card, manuals, green chronometer hangtag, and white serial hangtag.
Notes: The 126500LN is the current-generation Cosmograph Daytona in Oystersteel — the reference that succeeded the legendary 116500LN and immediately established itself as the most sought-after watch in the modern Rolex catalog. The 126500LN brought meaningful updates to the Daytona formula: the Calibre 4131 movement with improved efficiency and a 72-hour power reserve, a refined case with updated lug geometry, and the current-generation Oyster bracelet. The black dial variant is the collector's choice — pairing the jet-black ceramic Cerachrom bezel with a matching black "reverse Panda" chronograph dial and white gold applied hour markers for a result that is more versatile, more legible under direct light, and more visually cohesive than the white dial alternative. This December 2025 example is among the most recently dated 126500LN examples available on the secondary market, carrying the full balance of its 5-year Rolex international warranty well into 2030.
Condition Assessment
Overall Condition: Pre-Owned - Excellent. This December 2025 example has been carefully maintained and presents in excellent condition throughout. The case and bracelet retain strong finishing consistent with minimal, careful use.
Dial, Hands, & Crystal: The black chronograph dial is pristine. The applied white gold indices, subsidiary dials, and tachymetre scale are in perfect condition. The sapphire crystal is mint and free of any chips or scratches.
Case & Bezel: The 40mm Oystersteel case retains strong factory lines with well-defined lug profiles. The black Cerachrom ceramic bezel is in perfect condition — no chips, fading, or contact marks. The tachymetre scale is crisp and perfectly legible. The case flanks show only the lightest marks consistent with careful use.
Bracelet & Clasp: The Oyster bracelet is tight with no stretch. The polished center links show minimal surface hairlines consistent with careful use. The Oysterlock safety clasp with Easylink 5mm extension functions perfectly.
Technical Specifications
Reference: 126500LN-0002
Case Size: 40mm
Case Material: Oystersteel (904L)
Dial: Black with Applied White Gold Indices and Subsidiary Dials
Movement: Calibre 4131 (Manufacture Rolex, Automatic Chronograph)
Power Reserve: Approximately 72 Hours
Water Resistance: 100m
Notable Details: Column-wheel chronograph with vertical clutch, black Cerachrom ceramic bezel, Parachrom hairspring, and balance of 5-year Rolex international warranty through 2030.
Why the 126500LN Black Dial is the Collector's Daytona
The Daytona needs no introduction — but the 126500LN black dial deserves one of its own. While the white dial "Panda" configuration attracts the casual observer, the black dial is the collector's choice: more versatile, more legible under direct light, and more visually cohesive with the black ceramic bezel. The 126500LN refines everything the 116500LN established — a more efficient movement, an updated case geometry, and a bracelet that improves on an already excellent foundation — without compromising the essential character of what made its predecessor the most coveted reference in modern watchmaking.
A December 2025 complete set example represents one of the most recently dated 126500LN examples available on the secondary market — carrying the full balance of its warranty through 2030 and presenting in excellent condition with full documentation intact. For the collector who wants the current-generation black dial Daytona in the strongest possible documented condition, this is a compelling example.
Why Buy From Us
We guarantee authenticity on every watch we sell, using detailed photographs to ensure when you receive your watch, there are no surprises!
Authentication Guaranteed: Every watch undergoes rigorous verification—serial number cross-check, movement analysis, and full condition report.
Transparent Condition Reporting: We document every detail—both strengths and minor imperfections—so you know exactly what you're purchasing.
Secure Shipping: Your watch ships via fully insured, tracked service (e.g., FedEx Overnight) with signature required.
Post-Sale Support: We are available for servicing and maintenance, and are also happy to make suggestions for accessories (straps, winders, storage, etc…)
Watch Info
Manufacturer: Rolex
Model: Cosmograph Daytona
Condition: Excellent (Pre-Owned)
Reference: 126500LN
Year: 2025
Box: Yes
Papers: Yes
Accessories: Complete Set. Includes Rolex inner and outer boxes, 2025 Warranty Card, manuals, green chronometer hangtag, and white serial hangtag.
Notes: The 126500LN is the current-generation Cosmograph Daytona in Oystersteel — the reference that succeeded the legendary 116500LN and immediately established itself as the most sought-after watch in the modern Rolex catalog. The 126500LN brought meaningful updates to the Daytona formula: the Calibre 4131 movement with improved efficiency and a 72-hour power reserve, a refined case with updated lug geometry, and the current-generation Oyster bracelet. The black dial variant is the collector's choice — pairing the jet-black ceramic Cerachrom bezel with a matching black "reverse Panda" chronograph dial and white gold applied hour markers for a result that is more versatile, more legible under direct light, and more visually cohesive than the white dial alternative. This December 2025 example is among the most recently dated 126500LN examples available on the secondary market, carrying the full balance of its 5-year Rolex international warranty well into 2030.
Condition Assessment
Overall Condition: Pre-Owned - Excellent. This December 2025 example has been carefully maintained and presents in excellent condition throughout. The case and bracelet retain strong finishing consistent with minimal, careful use.
Dial, Hands, & Crystal: The black chronograph dial is pristine. The applied white gold indices, subsidiary dials, and tachymetre scale are in perfect condition. The sapphire crystal is mint and free of any chips or scratches.
Case & Bezel: The 40mm Oystersteel case retains strong factory lines with well-defined lug profiles. The black Cerachrom ceramic bezel is in perfect condition — no chips, fading, or contact marks. The tachymetre scale is crisp and perfectly legible. The case flanks show only the lightest marks consistent with careful use.
Bracelet & Clasp: The Oyster bracelet is tight with no stretch. The polished center links show minimal surface hairlines consistent with careful use. The Oysterlock safety clasp with Easylink 5mm extension functions perfectly.
Technical Specifications
Reference: 126500LN-0002
Case Size: 40mm
Case Material: Oystersteel (904L)
Dial: Black with Applied White Gold Indices and Subsidiary Dials
Movement: Calibre 4131 (Manufacture Rolex, Automatic Chronograph)
Power Reserve: Approximately 72 Hours
Water Resistance: 100m
Notable Details: Column-wheel chronograph with vertical clutch, black Cerachrom ceramic bezel, Parachrom hairspring, and balance of 5-year Rolex international warranty through 2030.
Why the 126500LN Black Dial is the Collector's Daytona
The Daytona needs no introduction — but the 126500LN black dial deserves one of its own. While the white dial "Panda" configuration attracts the casual observer, the black dial is the collector's choice: more versatile, more legible under direct light, and more visually cohesive with the black ceramic bezel. The 126500LN refines everything the 116500LN established — a more efficient movement, an updated case geometry, and a bracelet that improves on an already excellent foundation — without compromising the essential character of what made its predecessor the most coveted reference in modern watchmaking.
A December 2025 complete set example represents one of the most recently dated 126500LN examples available on the secondary market — carrying the full balance of its warranty through 2030 and presenting in excellent condition with full documentation intact. For the collector who wants the current-generation black dial Daytona in the strongest possible documented condition, this is a compelling example.
Why Buy From Us
We guarantee authenticity on every watch we sell, using detailed photographs to ensure when you receive your watch, there are no surprises!
Authentication Guaranteed: Every watch undergoes rigorous verification—serial number cross-check, movement analysis, and full condition report.
Transparent Condition Reporting: We document every detail—both strengths and minor imperfections—so you know exactly what you're purchasing.
Secure Shipping: Your watch ships via fully insured, tracked service (e.g., FedEx Overnight) with signature required.
Post-Sale Support: We are available for servicing and maintenance, and are also happy to make suggestions for accessories (straps, winders, storage, etc…)
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