Rolex Cosmograph Daytona Steel White Panda 126500LN

Overview The Rolex Cosmograph Daytona, reference 126500LN, arrived in 2023 as the direct successor to the 116500LN, the reference that defined the modern Cerachrom-bezel steel Daytona from its 2016 introduction until its retirement seven years later. The 126500LN is a full re-engineering, not a refresh. The white panda configuration is the variant with the clearest visual argument within the range. The white dial runs three black counter rings at 3, 6, and 9 o’clock, the panda layout, which references the contrast arrangement of the Daytona’s racing chronograph origins more directly than the all-black configuration. The hour markers and hands are 18k white gold, filled with Chromalight, a detail Rolex retains on the steel Daytona even though the case itself is steel. The case is Oystersteel, 40mm, with a Triplock screw-down crown and water resistance to 100 metres. The black Cerachrom bezel is monobloc ceramic with a moulded tachymetric scale, scratch resistant and unaffected by UV. The Oyster bracelet is fitted with a folding Oysterlock clasp and Easylink extension. The movement is Calibre 4131, successor to the 4130 that powered the Daytona for over two decades, with the same 72-hour power reserve achieved through fewer components and Rolex’s Chronergy escapement. Blue Parachrom hairspring. Certified as a Superlative Chronometer to ±2 seconds a day. The steel Daytona carries its value on allocation scarcity and sustained secondary demand; the gap between retail and street price on this reference has not normalised since the 126500 generation’s introduction. Access through authorised dealer allocation is effectively unavailable to most buyers without an established purchase history. We are currently seeing the 126500LN white panda trade at this level consistently; this is not purely a speculative price but a reflection of what it costs to acquire this reference without a multi-year wait. Brand new, unworn, complete original set with box and papers dated May 2026, at RM151,500. Specifications Brand : Rolex Model Name : Cosmograph Daytona Reference : 126500LN Material 904L Stainless Steel Movement : Rolex Calibre 4131, 72 Hours Power Reserve, Automatic Case Diameter : 40mm Bracelet / Strap : Stainless Steel Oyster Features : Chronograph, Cerachrom bezel. Condition Brand New, Unworn Condition, Complete Original Set with Box and Papers dated May 2026. Warranty 5 year original manufacturer warranty. Further Insight from Our Specialist Team Read our Full Review here : The Discipline of Continuity: Why the White-Dial Speedmaster and Daytona Remain the Chronograph Benchmarks Watch our Video Review Here :