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Rolex Cosmograph Daytona 126503

Cosmograph Daytona · In production · 2023–present

Rolex Cosmograph Daytona 126503 with a white dial with golden counters and a yellow gold tachymeter bezel on a yellow Rolesor Oyster bracelet, front viewRolex Cosmograph Daytona 126503 with a white dial with golden counters and a yellow gold tachymeter bezel, a pre-owned example, studio close-up of the case

Range published · high confidence

Worth about $25,200 pre-owned, with box and papers

Stable▲0.4% in 12 monthsList price €23,300–€25,350 (January 2026)

With box and papers
$18,900–$31,500
Watch only (about)
$16,300–$27,200

Private-sale level for a pre-owned watch with box and papers, from recent eBay and auction results, weighted toward the newest; newest sale October 13, 2026. Retail shown is the retail list price in France per 41watch and Monochrome Watches, January 2026, depending on dial and bracelet.

Stable: Recent sale prices sit close together. Over the last 90 days (13 sales), prices typically sat within about 8% of the middle. Below 10% we call a market stable, above 20% volatile.

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High confidence: 66 sold results in the last 24 months (59 on eBay and 7 at auction), 13 in the last 90 days, weighted toward recent sales (half-life 180 days). Range at least ±25% around the market price. In our walk-forward backtest over the past year, 91% of 25632 later sales fell inside high-confidence ranges like this one.

Prices last updated October 26, 2026.

Recent sales

91 sold results since Mar 6, 2024, newest first

eBay sold
$24,800 median33 sales, last 12 months
Auction sold
$25,800 median7 sales, last 12 months

Individual sale results behind our data, from eBay and auction houses. Each watch differs in condition and set.

Forum rows are posts on Reddit r/Watchexchange, RolexForums and WatchUSeek that the seller marked sold. The amount is the listed price when marked sold, not a confirmed sale price, and forum rows do not feed our price.

Price by condition

“Prices” counts how many of the 66 sold prices from 65 sales behind the headline fall in each condition. 48 prices have no recorded condition and count only toward the headline range. All of these observations are sold prices. Method version fv-2.0.
ConditionBox and papersRangeTypicalPrices
UnwornAny$22,100–$29,900$26,0009
ExcellentAny$21,400–$29,000$25,2006
GoodAny$18,900–$25,600$22,2003

Price history

Nov 2024: $17,600 median (4 observations)Dec 2024: $26,000 median (5 observations)Mar 2025: $21,900 median (4 observations)Jun 2025: $23,500 median (3 observations)Oct 2025: $25,900 median (4 observations)Nov 2025: $23,600 median (3 observations)Dec 2025: $25,600 median (2 observations)Jan 2026: $24,400 median (2 observations)Mar 2026: $23,700 median (3 observations)Apr 2026: $24,900 median (2 observations)May 2026: $25,800 median (7 observations)Jun 2026: $25,600 median (2 observations)Jul 2026: $24,900 median (6 observations)Aug 2026: $25,300 median (4 observations)Sep 2026: $23,700 median (5 observations)Oct 2026: $24,500 median (4 observations)
Monthly median of recorded sold results, before any adjustment for condition or box and papers.
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MonthMedianObservations
Nov 2024$17,6004
Dec 2024$26,0005
Mar 2025$21,9004
Jun 2025$23,5003
Oct 2025$25,9004
Nov 2025$23,6003
Dec 2025$25,6002
Jan 2026$24,4002
Mar 2026$23,7003
Apr 2026$24,9002
May 2026$25,8007
Jun 2026$25,6002
Jul 2026$24,9006
Aug 2026$25,3004
Sep 2026$23,7005
Oct 2026$24,5004

Cosmograph Daytona 126503 price history over the years

  • eBay sold (from 2024), quarterly, 70 sales
Q3 2024, eBay sold: $23,700 median of 5 salesQ4 2024, eBay sold: $23,100 median of 12 salesQ1 2025, eBay sold: $22,000 median of 5 salesQ2 2025, eBay sold: $25,600 median of 4 salesQ3 2025, eBay sold: $27,600 median of 3 salesQ4 2025, eBay sold: $25,000 median of 9 salesQ1 2026, eBay sold: $23,700 median of 5 salesQ2 2026, eBay sold: $25,800 median of 11 salesQ3 2026, eBay sold: $24,500 median of 10 sales
Q4 2025, eBay sold: $25,000 median of 9 salesQ1 2026, eBay sold: $23,700 median of 5 salesQ2 2026, eBay sold: $25,800 median of 11 salesQ3 2026, eBay sold: $24,500 median of 10 sales
Median price per month or quarter. A point needs at least 3 records in its month or quarter; a gap in a line means too few records, and nothing is filled in. Historical context only: these series do not feed the price shown above.
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eBay sold (from 2024), quarterly, 70 sales
QuarterMedianSales
Q3 2024$23,7005
Q4 2024$23,10012
Q1 2025$22,0005
Q2 2025$25,6004
Q3 2025$27,6003
Q4 2025$25,0009
Q1 2026$23,7005
Q2 2026$25,80011
Q3 2026$24,50010

The Cosmograph Daytona 126503 at a glance

The Cosmograph Daytona 126503 pairs a 40 mm case with Oystersteel and 18k yellow gold (Yellow Rolesor). It is a current reference, in production since 2023.

What our catalog records for it:

  • Case: 40 mm, Oystersteel and 18k yellow gold (Yellow Rolesor).
  • Dial: white, golden, or black (two black configurations).
  • Movement: Rolex calibre 4131 (automatic chronograph).
  • Production: since 2023.

It is one of 59 references in our Cosmograph Daytona catalog. To compare prices, the nearest Cosmograph Daytona references by case size are Cosmograph Daytona 116503 (stainless steel and 18k yellow gold (Rolesor)), Cosmograph Daytona 116509 (18k white gold) and Cosmograph Daytona 116508 (18k yellow gold).

Sold results for the 126503, summarised:

  • Fair value now: $18,900–$31,500.
  • Midpoint of recent market prices: $25,200.
  • Newest observation: October 13, 2026.
  • Observations behind the estimate: 66.

What affects the price

Condition. Unworn and well-worn examples sell at different levels. Our ranges by condition, where a grade has enough sales:

  • Unworn examples: $22,100–$29,900.
  • Excellent condition: $21,400–$29,000.
  • Good condition: $18,900–$25,600.
  • Fair condition: not enough market data yet.

Box and papers. Papers that match the serial number make the 126503 far easier to sell.

Movement. It runs on the Rolex calibre 4131 (automatic chronograph). A recent service with paperwork helps a sale; an overdue one is often priced into offers.

Card date. Because the 126503 is still made, buyers read the date on the card to judge how recently it was sold new.

Two-tone wear. Steel and gold wear differently. Look at the gold parts of a 126503 for thinning edges, since that is where heavy polishing shows first.

Dial. The catalog records the dial as white, golden, or black (two black configurations). An original, undamaged dial matters more to buyers than almost any other part.

List price. €23,300–€25,350 (retail list price in France per 41watch and Monochrome Watches, January 2026, depending on dial and bracelet).

Twelve-month change. Change over the past year: +0.4% over 12 months.

Tips for buyers

  • Confirm the reference number 126503 and the 40 mm case against the papers.
  • Ask whether the dial (white, golden, or black (two black configurations)) is original to the watch.
  • Have a watchmaker confirm the Rolex calibre 4131 (automatic chronograph) inside.
  • Look at the card date to see how old the watch is.
  • Look at the lugs and case sides for heavy polishing.
  • Have an independent watchmaker inspect it within the return window.

Tips for sellers

  • Take clear daylight photos of the dial, case, bezel and bracelet.
  • Skip any cosmetic refinishing; most buyers want the case untouched.
  • Gather papers, box and service paperwork, including any original parts returned at a service.
  • Use the published price data on this page as a starting point, and get more than one offer.

Frequently asked questions

What is the Rolex 126503?

The 126503 is a Cosmograph Daytona with a 40 mm case in Oystersteel and 18k yellow gold (Yellow Rolesor). Dial: white, golden, or black (two black configurations). Movement: Rolex calibre 4131 (automatic chronograph). It is in production.

How much is a Rolex 126503 worth?

Recent sold results put the 126503 at $18,900–$31,500, from 66 market observations. A specific watch can sit higher or lower depending on its condition and set.

What is the retail price of the Rolex 126503?

The list price we can confirm for the 126503 is €23,300–€25,350 (retail list price in France per 41watch and Monochrome Watches, January 2026, depending on dial and bracelet). Pre-owned prices are set by sales, not by the list price.

How do I check a Rolex 126503 before buying?

Match the specification first: case 40 mm in Oystersteel and 18k yellow gold (Yellow Rolesor); dial white, golden, or black (two black configurations); movement Rolex calibre 4131 (automatic chronograph). Buy where returns are possible, and have a watchmaker open the watch and check that the papers name reference 126503.

How do I sell a Rolex Cosmograph Daytona 126503?

Dealers, auction houses and private buyers all buy the 126503. Gather the box, papers and any service records, and compare more than one offer.

Is the Rolex 126503 still made?

Yes. Our catalog records the 126503 as a current reference, in production since 2023.

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