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The Daytona stands as Rolex's benchmark chronograph, conceived in 1963 for drivers and prized ever since. Its identity comes from screw-down pushers, a tachymeter scale, a three-register dial, and an in-house column-wheel movement. Because secondary-market demand consistently exceeds supply, premiums hold and the reference remains a true collection cornerstone. Whichever metal you favor, we authenticate in-house and confirm the documentation that protects your resale value.
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All current production Daytonas measure 40mm — fixed since reference 16520 debuted in 1988. This stock spans two generations: 116-prefix references (caliber 4130, produced through approximately 2023) and the current 126-prefix series (caliber 4131, launched 2023), distinguishable by a revised bracelet architecture and skeletonized rotor. Metal choice drives value decisively: Rolesor two-tone steel-and-yellow-gold (116523, 126503-0001) represents the accessible entry into precious-metal Daytonas, while full yellow gold (126508-0008) and white gold (116519L, 126509) command meaningful premiums. Diamond- and gem-set references such as 116589RBR carry the highest retail and secondary-market prices. On every piece, verify dial condition and original box-and-papers — documentation materially impacts resale value.
Original manual-wind references (1963–1987) — including the legendary "Paul Newman" exotic-dial variants — established the bloodline. Reference 16520 (1988) introduced the 40mm case and Zenith-based automatic movement. The 116520 (2000) delivered the fully in-house caliber 4130; the 126-series (2023) refined it as caliber 4131.
References in stock: 126503-0001, 116503, 116589RBR, 116520, 116519L, 116523, 126509, 16523, 4767, 116515, L - 116508 O, L - 116503 O.
The $21,362–$106,950 spread reflects Rolesor two-tone at the entry point, rising through full yellow and white gold to heavily gem-set references at the ceiling. Current live range: $18,050 – $285,700. Prices shown are the full card price; bank-wire payment saves about 3.4%.
Model names, references and specifications are referenced from the official Rolex Newsroom (www.rolex.com). Trademarks and product imagery rights remain with the manufacturer; product photography shown is of our own inventory.
Most people land on a page like this for one of two reasons: they want to buy a Rolex Daytona, or they already own one and want to know the number. The prices above answer the first question — they are what the piece sells for once a specialist has cleared it.
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