Rolex Daytona - Yellow Gold - 126508 - Paul Newman Dial

Watch Info

Manufacturer: Rolex

Model: Cosmograph Daytona "Paul Newman" Dial

Condition: New and Unworn

Reference: 126508

Year: 2025 (Dated 9/2025)

Box: Yes

Papers: Yes

Accessories: Complete Set (Inner & Outer Box, Warranty Card, Green Hangtag, Manuals, and Bezel Protector)

Notes: This is the current generation (Calibre 4131) Daytona in 18K yellow gold, featuring the highly desirable "Paul Newman" style black dial with contrasting champagne subdials and striking red accents. Factory new with full warranty.

Condition Assessment

Overall Condition: Pre-Owned - Unworn. This timepiece is in factory-new condition. It shows no signs of wear and retains all factory protective stickers (if applicable).

Dial, Hands, & Crystal: The intense black "Paul Newman" style dial with champagne-colored sub-dials is flawless. The Chromalight-filled hands and sapphire crystal are pristine.

Case & Bezel: The 18K yellow gold case is perfect, showing no scratches or handling marks. The fixed yellow gold bezel with engraved tachymeter scale is immaculate.

Strap/Bracelet & Clasp: The 18K yellow gold Oyster bracelet and folding Oysterlock safety clasp are in perfect, unworn condition.

Technical Specifications

Reference: 126508

Case Size: 40mm

Case Material: 18K Yellow Gold

Dial: Intense Black "Paul Newman" Style with Champagne Subdials and Red Accents

Movement: Calibre 4131 (Automatic Chronograph)

Power Reserve: 72 Hours

Water Resistance: 100m (330 feet)

Notable Details: Certified Superlative Chronometer, Parachrom hairspring, fixed yellow gold bezel with engraved tachymetric scale.

What Makes the 126508 "Paul Newman" Special

The Rolex Cosmograph Daytona 126508 with the "Paul Newman" style dial is one of the most coveted and visually stunning references in the current production line. It pays direct homage to the exotic dials found on vintage manual-wind Daytonas, which were later famously worn by actor and racing driver Paul Newman. This modern execution captures that vintage sporting spirit with its contrasting sub-dials and stylized minute track accents.

Crafted entirely from 18K yellow gold, the watch carries significant presence and luxury. Crucially, it houses the latest generation Rolex Calibre 4131 movement, which replaced the long-standing 4130 in 2023. This new movement boasts superior efficiency and minor technical refinements, cementing the 126508 as the pinnacle of modern Daytona performance. This specific example, dated 9/2025, offers the buyer a brand-new, unworn watch with the full balance of Rolex's five-year international warranty.

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