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Rolex Cosmograph Daytona 126508

Cosmograph Daytona · In production · 2023–present

Rolex Cosmograph Daytona 126508 with a white dial with golden counters and a yellow gold tachymeter bezel on a yellow gold Oyster bracelet, front view

Range published · high confidence

Worth about $57,500 pre-owned, with box and papers

▲14% in 12 monthsList price €51,100–€53,150 (January 2026)

With box and papers
$43,200–$71,900
Watch only (about)
$37,300–$62,100

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 2, 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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High confidence: 22 sold results in the last 24 months (18 on eBay and 4 at auction), 5 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

71 sold results since Dec 28, 2023, newest first

eBay sold
$56,600 median13 sales, last 12 months
Auction sold
$58,300 median3 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 22 sold prices from 22 sales behind the headline fall in each condition. 19 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$49,300–$66,700$58,0003

Price history

Dec 2024: $52,100 median (2 observations)Jan 2026: $47,600 median (2 observations)Mar 2026: $60,900 median (2 observations)Apr 2026: $57,600 median (4 observations)Aug 2026: $58,300 median (2 observations)Sep 2026: $67,600 median (2 observations)
Monthly median of recorded sold results, before any adjustment for condition or box and papers.
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MonthMedianObservations
Dec 2024$52,1002
Jan 2026$47,6002
Mar 2026$60,9002
Apr 2026$57,6004
Aug 2026$58,3002
Sep 2026$67,6002

Cosmograph Daytona 126508 price history over the years

  • Forum (listed price when marked sold), quarterly, 47 posts
  • eBay sold (from 2024), quarterly, 20 sales
Q2 2024, Forum (listed price when marked sold): $49,400 median of 4 postsQ3 2024, Forum (listed price when marked sold): $46,900 median of 4 postsQ4 2024, Forum (listed price when marked sold): $47,400 median of 6 postsQ2 2025, Forum (listed price when marked sold): $49,800 median of 5 postsQ4 2025, Forum (listed price when marked sold): $72,700 median of 8 postsQ1 2026, Forum (listed price when marked sold): $82,200 median of 6 postsQ2 2026, Forum (listed price when marked sold): $83,700 median of 5 postsQ4 2024, eBay sold: $45,200 median of 3 salesQ1 2026, eBay sold: $49,900 median of 4 salesQ2 2026, eBay sold: $58,000 median of 4 sales
Q4 2025, Forum (listed price when marked sold): $72,700 median of 8 postsQ1 2026, Forum (listed price when marked sold): $82,200 median of 6 postsQ2 2026, Forum (listed price when marked sold): $83,700 median of 5 postsQ1 2026, eBay sold: $49,900 median of 4 salesQ2 2026, eBay sold: $58,000 median of 4 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. Forum prices are the price a seller listed on Reddit r/Watchexchange, RolexForums or WatchUSeek when the post was marked sold, not a confirmed sale price. Historical context only: these series do not feed the price shown above.
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Forum (listed price when marked sold), quarterly, 47 posts
QuarterMedianPosts
Q2 2024$49,4004
Q3 2024$46,9004
Q4 2024$47,4006
Q2 2025$49,8005
Q4 2025$72,7008
Q1 2026$82,2006
Q2 2026$83,7005
eBay sold (from 2024), quarterly, 20 sales
QuarterMedianSales
Q4 2024$45,2003
Q1 2026$49,9004
Q2 2026$58,0004

The Cosmograph Daytona 126508 at a glance

In our catalog, the 126508 is a Cosmograph Daytona: a 40 mm case in 18k yellow gold. It has been made since 2023 and is in production.

What our catalog records for it:

  • Case: 40 mm, 18k yellow gold.
  • 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 116508 (18k yellow gold), Cosmograph Daytona 116509 (18k white gold) and Cosmograph Daytona 116503 (stainless steel and 18k yellow gold (Rolesor)).

Where the 126508 price stands:

  • Typical range: $43,200–$71,900.
  • Middle of the range: $57,500.
  • Most recent sale on file: October 2, 2026.
  • Sales behind the range: 22.

What affects the price

Condition. Ranges by condition (a condition shows a range only once it has enough results of its own):

  • Unworn: $49,300–$66,700.
  • Excellent: not enough market data yet.
  • Good: not enough market data yet.
  • Fair: not enough market data yet.

Box and papers. Buyers ask for the original box and papers first; keep them together with the watch.

Warranty card. For a current reference, the date on the warranty card tells buyers how old the watch is.

Service history. Paperwork showing when the Rolex calibre 4131 (automatic chronograph) was last serviced, and what was replaced, gives buyers confidence.

Metal and wear. The 126508 is cased in 18k yellow gold, which marks more easily than steel. Crisp edges and an unpolished case stand out to buyers.

List price. €51,100–€53,150 (retail list price in France per 41watch and Monochrome Watches, January 2026, depending on dial and bracelet).

Recent movement. Change over the past year: +14.0% over 12 months.

Tips for buyers

  • Confirm the reference number 126508 and the 40 mm case against the papers.
  • Pay in a traceable way, and have the watch checked before any return window closes.
  • Ask the seller how long they have had the watch and why they are selling.
  • Check the date on the warranty card and whether any warranty period is left.
  • Ask when the Rolex calibre 4131 (automatic chronograph) was last serviced, and by whom.

Tips for sellers

  • Take clear daylight photos of the dial, case, bezel and bracelet.
  • Gather papers, box and service paperwork, including any original parts returned at a service.
  • Leave the case as it is: buyers prefer unpolished lines.
  • Compare each offer with the sold results summarised above.

Frequently asked questions

What is the Rolex Cosmograph Daytona 126508?

The 126508 is a Cosmograph Daytona with a 40 mm case in 18k yellow gold. Movement: Rolex calibre 4131 (automatic chronograph). It is in production.

What is a Rolex Cosmograph Daytona 126508 worth?

Our current fair-value estimate for the 126508 is $43,200–$71,900, based on 22 market observations. Condition and box and papers move the price of an individual watch most.

What did the Rolex 126508 cost new?

Retail reference for the 126508: €51,100–€53,150 (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 126508 from a fake?

Match the specification first: case 40 mm in 18k yellow gold; 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 126508.

Where can I sell a Rolex 126508?

You can sell a 126508 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 126508 still made?

Yes. Our catalog records the 126508 as a current reference, in production since 2023.

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