Rolex Cosmograph Daytona 126506
Range published · moderate confidence
Worth about $134,000 pre-owned, with box and papers
- With box and papers
- $86,800–$180,000
- Watch only (about)
- $75,000–$156,000
Private-sale level for a pre-owned watch with box and papers, from recent eBay and auction results, weighted toward the newest; newest sale September 12, 2026. Retail shown is the retail list price in France per 41watch and Monochrome Watches, January 2026, depending on dial and bracelet.
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Moderate confidence: 8 sold results in the last 24 months (5 on eBay and 3 at auction), 2 in the last 90 days, weighted toward recent sales (half-life 180 days). Range at least ±35% around the market price. In our walk-forward backtest over the past year, 83% of 8673 later sales fell inside moderate-confidence ranges like this one.
Prices last updated October 26, 2026.
Recent sales
19 sold results since Aug 17, 2024, newest first
- eBay sold
- $123,000 median4 sales, last 12 months
- Auction sold
- $147,000 median3 sales, last 12 months
Individual sale results behind our data, from eBay and auction houses. Each watch differs in condition and set.
- Sep 12, 2026$115,300
- Sep 7, 2026$120,750
- Sep 3, 2026$116,875
- Jul 31, 2026$138,325
- Jun 17, 2026$102,400
- Jun 14, 2026$165,100
- May 14, 2026$112,900
- May 10, 2026≈ approximately $146,820USD, converted from CHF 114,300 at the ECB rate of May 8, 2026
- Apr 24, 2026$118,000
- Nov 25, 2025$130,000
- Nov 19, 2025$113,750
- Oct 27, 2025$113,750
- Oct 17, 2025$107,800
- Sep 4, 2025$129,999
- Aug 28, 2025$112,500
- Jun 4, 2025$104,625
- Jan 26, 2025$110,000
- Oct 24, 2024$111,988
- Aug 17, 2024$108,500
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
Not enough results with a recorded condition to split the range yet. The range above covers all 8 sold prices from 8 sales.
The Cosmograph Daytona 126506 at a glance
Reference 126506 is the Cosmograph Daytona in platinum, with a 40 mm case. It has been made since 2023 and is in production.
Key facts from our catalog:
- Case: 40 mm, platinum.
- Bezel: brown Cerachrom (ceramic) bezel with tachymeter scale, edged with a platinum band.
- Dial: ice blue, sunray-brushed, with brown sub-dial rings (optional baguette diamond hour markers).
- Movement: Rolex calibre 4131 (automatic chronograph).
- Production: since 2023.
It is one of 59 references in our Cosmograph Daytona catalog. If you are weighing alternatives, see Cosmograph Daytona 116515LN (18k Everose gold), Cosmograph Daytona 116500LN (904L stainless steel) and Cosmograph Daytona 116518LN (18k yellow gold).
Where the 126506 price stands:
- Typical range: $86,800–$180,000.
- Middle of the range: $134,000.
- Most recent sale on file: September 12, 2026.
- Sales behind the range: 8.
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: not enough market data yet.
- Excellent: not enough market data yet.
- Good: not enough market data yet.
- Fair: not enough market data yet.
Box and papers. A watch sold with its box and matching papers is easier to sell than one without.
Warranty card. For a current reference, the date on the warranty card tells buyers how old the watch is.
Dial. Our record gives the dial as ice blue, sunray-brushed, with brown sub-dial rings (optional baguette diamond hour markers); a replaced or refinished dial is a common reason for lower offers.
Metal and wear. The 126506 is cased in platinum, which marks more easily than steel. Crisp edges and an unpolished case stand out to buyers.
Service record. A dated service invoice for the Rolex calibre 4131 (automatic chronograph) answers the first question most buyers ask about timekeeping.
Bezel. The bezel is recorded as brown Cerachrom (ceramic) bezel with tachymeter scale, edged with a platinum band; dings on the bezel are easy to see in photos and buyers notice them.
Retail reference. €82,100–€88,500 (retail list price in France per 41watch and Monochrome Watches, January 2026, depending on dial and bracelet).
Recent movement. Once there is enough sale history, this shows how prices have moved over the past year.
Tips for buyers
- Make sure the papers name reference 126506 and that the case measures 40 mm.
- Check the date on the warranty card and whether any warranty period is left.
- Inspect the bezel closely; it should be brown Cerachrom (ceramic) bezel with tachymeter scale, edged with a platinum band.
- Have a watchmaker confirm the Rolex calibre 4131 (automatic chronograph) inside.
- Ask whether the dial (ice blue, sunray-brushed, with brown sub-dial rings (optional baguette diamond hour markers)) is original to the watch.
- Buy with a return period, and use it to get an independent inspection.
Tips for sellers
- Put the box, papers, spare links and receipts together before you contact buyers.
- Leave the case as it is: buyers prefer unpolished lines.
- Take clear daylight photos of the dial, case, bezel and bracelet.
- Compare each offer with the sold results summarised above.
Frequently asked questions
What is the Rolex Cosmograph Daytona 126506?
The 126506 is a Cosmograph Daytona with a 40 mm case in platinum. Bezel: brown Cerachrom (ceramic) bezel with tachymeter scale, edged with a platinum band. Dial: ice blue, sunray-brushed, with brown sub-dial rings (optional baguette diamond hour markers). Movement: Rolex calibre 4131 (automatic chronograph). It is in production.
What is a Rolex Cosmograph Daytona 126506 worth?
Our range for the 126506 is $86,800–$180,000, with a midpoint of $134,000. Wear, originality and whether the box and papers come with it decide where one example lands.
What did the Rolex 126506 cost new?
Retail reference for the 126506: €82,100–€88,500 (retail list price in France per 41watch and Monochrome Watches, January 2026, depending on dial and bracelet). We only publish a retail figure we can confirm from a source we can cite.
How can I tell a real Rolex 126506 from a fake?
Match the specification first: case 40 mm in platinum; bezel brown Cerachrom (ceramic) bezel with tachymeter scale, edged with a platinum band; dial ice blue, sunray-brushed, with brown sub-dial rings (optional baguette diamond hour markers); 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 126506.
Where can I sell a Rolex 126506?
You can sell a 126506 to a dealer, consign it to an auction house or sell it privately. Whichever you choose, ask for several offers and have the papers ready.
Is the Rolex 126506 still made?
Yes. Our catalog records the 126506 as a current reference, in production since 2023.