Daytona 126506

40mm, Ice Blue/Diamond, Oyster

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Rolex

Rolex

The pinnacle of platinum, The evolution of the ice blue dial

The Cosmograph Daytona is a representative collection of Rolex developed in 1963 for racing drivers and motorsports enthusiasts. The name comes from 'Daytona Beach' in Florida, USA, Which was the center of automobile racing in the early 20th century and where many speed records were set. In 1962, Rolex became the official timekeeper of Daytona International Speedway, Deepening the brand's relationship with this special racing track, And the Rolex Daytona was officially launched the following year in 1963. 126506 is a platinum model released in 2023 to celebrate the 60th anniversary of the Daytona. It features a 40 mm Oyster case, A chestnut brown Cerachrom bezel, And an Oyster bracelet. The dial is the signature ice blue of Rolex platinum models, With baguette-cut diamond indexes, And the chronograph subdial is accented with brown. The Chromalight display is applied for excellent readability even at night. The case is made of 40mm platinum, The chestnut brown ceramic bezel is durable and scratch-resistant, And the tachymeter scale engraved with a platinum PVD process adds a touch of luxury. It is packed with Rolex technology, Including 100m water resistance, Scratch-resistant sapphire crystal, And the Triplock crown system. The movement has been upgraded to the latest in-house caliber 4131. It boasts both precision and durability, With a power reserve of approximately 72 hours, A blue Parachrom hairspring, Paraflex shock absorber, And chronometer certification. It maintains the traditional Daytona chronograph configuration, With a 30-minute counter at 3 o’clock, A 12-hour counter at 9 o’clock, And small seconds at 6 o’clock. The bracelet is a platinum Oyster bracelet with a three-row solid link structure, Oysterlock safety clasp, And EasyLink 5mm extension, Ensuring both comfort and practicality. The 126506 is the successor to the 116506 released in 2013, And has evolved in both design and technology. The biggest change is that it is the first Rolex Daytona to have a transparent sapphire caseback, Allowing you to appreciate the beauty of the movement, Including the gold oscillating weight and Geneva stripe finish of the Caliber 4131. The dial indexes and subdials have been thinner and longer, And the diamond-set version has a brown chronograph counter, Giving it a more luxurious and modern impression. The movement has also been upgraded from the 4130 to the 4131, And has evolved in energy efficiency, Durability, And finish. The bezel has also been wrapped in a thin platinum metal ring to enhance the durability of the ceramic, And the finish of the case, Lugs, And bracelet has also been refined. 126506 sets a new standard for the Daytona lineup with its iconic elements of platinum, Ice blue, Diamonds and transparent case back, And is the epitome of high-end watchmaking.