Rolex Cosmograph Daytona 126500LN
What is the Rolex Daytona 126500LN?
The 126500LN is the current generation of the steel Cosmograph Daytona in Rolex's own model documentation. It is a 40 mm Oyster case in Oystersteel, Rolex's 904L-family steel, with a screw-down case back and crown and a scratch-resistant sapphire crystal. The bezel is a black monobloc Cerachrom bezel in ceramic, moulded with the tachymetric scale that defines the model, and the watch is waterproof to 100 metres.
Inside is Rolex calibre 4131, a self-winding mechanical chronograph with a power reserve of approximately 72 hours. The chronograph layout is the classic Daytona arrangement: small seconds at 6 o'clock, a 30-minute counter at 3 o'clock, and a 12-hour counter at 9 o'clock, with stop seconds for precise time setting. Rolex certifies the calibre as a Superlative Chronometer, tested to -2/+2 seconds per day after casing. The bracelet is the Oyster bracelet in Oystersteel, three-piece solid links, with a folding Oysterlock safety clasp and the Easylink 5 mm comfort extension link.
Quick facts
- The 126500LN is the current generation steel Cosmograph Daytona, in a 40 mm Oystersteel case with a black Cerachrom bezel.
- It uses Rolex calibre 4131, with a power reserve of approximately 72 hours.
- It comes in two dial configurations under the same reference: white with black counter rings, and black with steel counter rings.
- The paperwork suffix identifies the dial: -0001 for white and -0002 for black.
At a glance: specifications
| Case size and material | 40 mm Oyster case in Oystersteel |
|---|---|
| Movement / calibre | Rolex calibre 4131, self-winding mechanical chronograph |
| Power reserve | Approximately 72 hours |
| Water resistance | 100 metres |
| Bracelet / strap | Oyster bracelet in Oystersteel, folding Oysterlock safety clasp, Easylink 5 mm comfort extension link |
Which dial configurations does the 126500LN come in?
The reference comes in two dial configurations, and the reference number does not change between them:
- White dial with black counter rings, the configuration collectors call the Panda. This is the configuration the store's current listing carries.
- Black dial with steel counter rings, the configuration Rolex documents as m126500ln-0002.
| Configuration | Dial | Counter rings | How it is identified |
|---|---|---|---|
| 126500LN, suffix -0001 | White | Black | Configuration suffix on the paperwork |
| 126500LN, suffix -0002 (m126500ln-0002) | Black | Steel | Configuration suffix on the paperwork |
Because the reference is identical, the dial is identified by looking at the watch itself and by the configuration suffix on its paperwork (-0001 for white, -0002 for black), not by the reference alone. Against the previous generation (Guide 2), the reliable check is also paperwork: a 126500LN carries calibre 4131, where the earlier watch carries calibre 4130.
What should you check before buying a 126500LN?
- That the paperwork's configuration suffix matches the dial in front of you.
- That the set is complete.
- That the warranty position is stated plainly.
A complete set for this reference is:
- Outer white Rolex box
- Green Rolex box
- Warranty card and card holder
- Warranty booklet
- Green tag
- White tag
How do you buy from The Stellaris Collection?
Examples of this reference are listed on our site, and other examples can be sourced on request.
Warranty: while a manufacturer warranty is in force it applies; a watch out of manufacturer warranty carries a 1-year warranty from The Stellaris Collection. Purchases are completed directly with our team, by invoice, with payment by bank wire. Email info@thestellariscollection.com or call (213) 444-0926. By appointment only. We are an independent dealer, not an authorized Rolex retailer.
Frequently asked questions
What movement does the Rolex Daytona 126500LN use?
The 126500LN uses Rolex calibre 4131, a self-winding mechanical chronograph with a power reserve of approximately 72 hours.
How can you tell the white and black dial 126500LN apart?
The reference number does not change between the dials. The dial is identified by looking at the watch itself and by the configuration suffix on its paperwork: -0001 for white and -0002 for black.
What is the difference between the 126500LN and the 116500LN?
The reliable check is the paperwork: a 126500LN carries calibre 4131, where the earlier 116500LN carries calibre 4130.
What should a complete set for the 126500LN include?
A complete set is the outer white Rolex box, green Rolex box, warranty card and card holder, warranty booklet, and both hang tags, the green tag and the white tag.
How is a purchase completed?
Purchases are completed directly with our team, by invoice, with payment by bank wire.
