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Rolex Daytona price guide

59 references · 32 with a published range · 2066 sold results behind them

A pre-owned Rolex Cosmograph Daytona with box and papers is worth about $16,600 (Cosmograph Daytona 16523) to $146,000 (Cosmograph Daytona “Paul Newman” 6239) on recorded sales. That covers the 32 references we publish a range for, out of 59 in our catalog; the one in the middle of the list, the Cosmograph Daytona 116509, is worth about $42,700. Across the 28 references with a 12-month figure, the median move was ▲9.3%.

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Lowest worth-about figure$16,600Cosmograph Daytona 16523, high confidence

Highest worth-about figure$146,000Cosmograph Daytona “Paul Newman” 6239, low confidence

Sold results behind the ranges206618 of 32 ranges at high confidence

Biggest 12-month rise▲34.5% in 12 monthsCosmograph Daytona 116518

Rolex Cosmograph Daytona prices by reference

Worth about is the private-sale level for a pre-owned watch with box and papers, from recent eBay and auction sold results weighted toward the newest. Asking prices never count. References without enough recent sales show no figure.

59 Rolex Cosmograph Daytona references, 32 of them with a published pre-owned price. Column buttons sort the table.
ConfidenceVolatilityLast 12 monthsRetail
Cosmograph Daytona 16523Stainless steel and 18k yellow gold (Rolesor)$16,600$12,500–$20,800HighStable▲9.3% in 12 monthsNot confirmed112
Cosmograph Daytona 11652340 mm · Stainless steel and 18k yellow gold (Yellow Rolesor)$18,000$13,500–$22,500HighMoving▲9.4% in 12 monthsNot confirmed166
Cosmograph Daytona 11650340 mm · Stainless steel and 18k yellow gold (Rolesor)$20,400$15,300–$25,500HighStable▲9.4% in 12 monthsNot confirmed140
Cosmograph Daytona 11652040 mm · Stainless steel · 2000–2016$22,400$16,800–$28,000HighStable▲13.5% in 12 monthsNot confirmed292
Cosmograph Daytona 12650340 mm · Oystersteel and 18k yellow gold (Yellow Rolesor) · 2023–present$25,200$18,900–$31,500HighStable▲0.4% in 12 months€23,300–€25,350retail list price in France per 41watch and Monochrome Watches, January 2026, depending on dial and bracelet66
Cosmograph Daytona 1651818k yellow gold$25,200$16,400–$34,100ModerateToo few recent sales▲14.2% in 12 monthsNot confirmed22
Cosmograph Daytona 16520Stainless steel · 1988–2000$26,200$17,000–$35,400ModerateMoving▲11.1% in 12 monthsNot confirmed76
Cosmograph Daytona 116500LN40 mm · 904L stainless steel · 2016–2023$29,700$22,300–$37,100HighMoving▲8.2% in 12 monthsNot confirmed298
Cosmograph Daytona 11651818k yellow gold$30,300$22,700–$37,900HighToo few recent sales▲34.5% in 12 monthsNot confirmed29
Cosmograph Daytona 1651918k white gold$30,600$19,900–$44,500LowToo few recent salesno 12-month figureNot confirmed12
Cosmograph Daytona 126500LN40 mm · Oystersteel · 2023–present$32,600$24,500–$40,800HighMoving▲4.6% in 12 months€16,350retail list price in France per 41watch and Monochrome Watches, January 2026246
Cosmograph Daytona 116515LN40 mm · 18k Everose gold$38,900$29,200–$48,600HighStable▲11.9% in 12 monthsNot confirmed82
Cosmograph Daytona 11652840 mm · 18k yellow gold$38,900$25,300–$52,500ModerateToo few recent sales▲0.4% in 12 monthsNot confirmed31
Cosmograph Daytona 116518LN40 mm · 18k yellow gold$41,400$31,000–$51,700HighMoving▲21.6% in 12 monthsNot confirmed26
Cosmograph Daytona 116519LN40 mm · 18k white gold$41,500$31,100–$51,900HighToo few recent sales▲10.9% in 12 monthsNot confirmed39
Cosmograph Daytona 11650940 mm · 18k white gold$42,700$32,100–$53,400HighMoving▲10.6% in 12 monthsNot confirmed78
Cosmograph Daytona 1652818k yellow gold$43,300$28,100–$58,400ModerateToo few recent sales▲24.9% in 12 monthsNot confirmed15
Cosmograph Daytona 11650540 mm · 18k Everose gold$45,200$33,900–$56,500HighToo few recent sales▲4.4% in 12 monthsNot confirmed39
Cosmograph Daytona 116589RBR18k white gold$47,100$30,600–$63,600ModerateToo few recent salesno 12-month figureNot confirmed5
Cosmograph Daytona 126515LN40 mm · 18k Everose gold · 2023–present$47,700$35,800–$59,600HighToo few recent sales▲8.4% in 12 months€41,550–€46,050retail list price in France per 41watch, January 2026, depending on dial and bracelet36
Cosmograph Daytona 126519LN40 mm · 18k white gold · 2023–present$47,800$35,900–$59,800HighToo few recent sales▼4.1% in 12 months€41,550–€46,050retail list price in France per 41watch, January 2026, depending on dial and bracelet40
Cosmograph Daytona 12650940 mm · 18k white gold · 2023–present$49,700$37,300–$62,200HighToo few recent sales▲14.6% in 12 months€54,700–€56,750retail list price in France per 41watch and Monochrome Watches, January 2026, depending on dial and bracelet20
Cosmograph Daytona 62401965–1969$50,700$33,000–$68,500ModerateToo few recent sales▼8.9% in 12 monthsNot confirmed8
Cosmograph Daytona 126518LN40 mm · 18k yellow gold · 2023–present$51,500$33,500–$69,500ModerateToo few recent sales▲9.2% in 12 months€39,550–€44,050retail list price in France per 41watch and Monochrome Watches, January 2026, depending on dial and bracelet33
Cosmograph Daytona 12650540 mm · 18k Everose gold · 2023–present$52,300$39,200–$65,400HighToo few recent sales▼5.4% in 12 months€54,700–€56,750retail list price in France per 41watch, January 2026, depending on dial and bracelet13
Cosmograph Daytona 12650840 mm · 18k yellow gold · 2023–present$57,500$43,200–$71,900HighToo few recent sales▲14% in 12 months€51,100–€53,150retail list price in France per 41watch and Monochrome Watches, January 2026, depending on dial and bracelet22
Cosmograph Daytona 11650840 mm · 18k yellow gold$58,100$37,800–$78,500ModerateToo few recent sales▼9.1% in 12 monthsNot confirmed44
Cosmograph Daytona 6265Stainless steel or gold$71,100$46,200–$96,000ModerateToo few recent sales▼7.9% in 12 monthsNot confirmed18
Cosmograph Daytona 6263Stainless steel, 18k gold or 14k gold$85,700$55,700–$116,000ModerateToo few recent sales▼4.3% in 12 monthsNot confirmed27
Cosmograph Daytona 116506Platinum$95,900$62,300–$129,000ModerateToo few recent sales▼15.7% in 12 monthsNot confirmed14
Cosmograph Daytona 12650640 mm · Platinum · 2023–present$134,000$86,800–$180,000ModerateToo few recent salesno 12-month figure€82,100–€88,500retail list price in France per 41watch and Monochrome Watches, January 2026, depending on dial and bracelet8
Cosmograph Daytona “Paul Newman” 6239Stainless steel or yellow gold · 1963–1969$146,000$94,600–$254,000LowToo few recent salesno 12-month figureNot confirmed9
Cosmograph Daytona 11651918k white goldNot enough data yetNone publishedNoneNoneNoneNot confirmed44
Cosmograph Daytona 6238Cosmograph DaytonaNot enough data yetNone publishedNoneNoneNoneNot confirmed15
Cosmograph Daytona 116595RBOW40 mm · 18k Everose goldNot enough data yetNone publishedNoneNoneNoneNot confirmed4
Cosmograph Daytona 116576TBRPlatinumNot enough data yetNone publishedNoneNoneNoneNot confirmed3
Cosmograph Daytona 116598RBOW18k yellow goldNot enough data yetNone publishedNoneNoneNoneNot confirmed3
Cosmograph Daytona 6241Stainless steel or yellow gold (including 14k yellow gold)Not enough data yetNone publishedNoneNoneNoneNot confirmed3
Cosmograph Daytona 116598SACO40 mm · Yellow goldNot enough data yetNone publishedNoneNoneNoneNot confirmed2
Cosmograph Daytona 126529LN40 mm · 18k white goldNot enough data yetNone publishedNoneNoneNoneNot confirmed2
Cosmograph Daytona 6262Cosmograph DaytonaNot enough data yetNone publishedNoneNoneNoneNot confirmed2
Cosmograph Daytona 116589TBR40 mm · 18k white goldNot enough data yetNone publishedNoneNoneNoneNot confirmed1
Cosmograph Daytona 116599RBOW40 mm · 18k white goldNot enough data yetNone publishedNoneNoneNoneNot confirmed1
Cosmograph Daytona 116599TBR18k white goldNot enough data yetNone publishedNoneNoneNoneNot confirmed1
Cosmograph Daytona 126528LN18k yellow goldNot enough data yetNone publishedNoneNoneNoneNot confirmed1
Cosmograph Daytona 126589RBR18k white goldNot enough data yetNone publishedNoneNoneNone€74,450retail list price in France per 41watch, January 20261
Cosmograph Daytona 126598TBR18k yellow goldNot enough data yetNone publishedNoneNoneNone€145,000retail list price in France per 41watch, January 20261
Cosmograph Daytona 11659818k goldNot enough data yetNone publishedNoneNoneNoneNot confirmedNone yet
Cosmograph Daytona 116599RBR18k white goldNot enough data yetNone publishedNoneNoneNoneNot confirmedNone yet
Cosmograph Daytona 12650240 mm · Rolesium (Oystersteel with platinum bezel ring and caseback ring)Not enough data yetNone publishedNoneNoneNoneNot confirmedNone yet
Cosmograph Daytona 126525LN40 mm · 18k Everose goldNot enough data yetNone publishedNoneNoneNoneNot confirmedNone yet
Cosmograph Daytona 126535TBR18k Everose goldNot enough data yetNone publishedNoneNoneNone€138,650retail list price in France per 41watch, January 2026None yet
Cosmograph Daytona 126538TBR18k yellow goldNot enough data yetNone publishedNoneNoneNone€136,050retail list price in France per 41watch, January 2026None yet
Cosmograph Daytona 126539TBR18k white goldNot enough data yetNone publishedNoneNoneNone€138,650retail list price in France per 41watch, January 2026None yet
Cosmograph Daytona 126579RBR18k white goldNot enough data yetNone publishedNoneNoneNone€84,800retail list price in France per 41watch, January 2026None yet
Cosmograph Daytona 126595TBR18k Everose goldNot enough data yetNone publishedNoneNoneNone€148,900retail list price in France per 41watch, January 2026None yet
Cosmograph Daytona 6264Stainless steel; rare yellow gold examples · 1970–1972Not enough data yetNone publishedNoneNoneNoneNot confirmedNone yet
Cosmograph Daytona 626918k yellow goldNot enough data yetNone publishedNoneNoneNoneNot confirmedNone yet
Cosmograph Daytona 627018k yellow goldNot enough data yetNone publishedNoneNoneNoneNot confirmedNone yet

What moves a Rolex Cosmograph Daytona price

Box and papers

Our ranges are for a watch with its box and papers. Measured on our own sales, a Cosmograph Daytona sold as the watch alone goes for about 14% less.

Example: the Cosmograph Daytona 116500LN is worth about $22,300–$37,100 with box and papers and about $19,200–$32,100 as the watch only.

Unworn or worn

Across all 2132 unworn full-set sales we hold, unworn watches sold for about 5% more than worn ones of the same reference and set (measured through 2026-10-26).

For the Cosmograph Daytona 116500LN, 22 unworn sales put an unworn example at about $24,500–$33,200.

Case metal

Current or discontinued

Retail list prices

We can cite a retail list price for 16 references; the Retail column in the table shows each one with its source and date. Lists are in their own currency and market, so compare them with the pre-owned figure with care.

How settled the market is

Of the 32 published ranges, 5 are stable, 6 moving and 0 volatile (spread of the last 90 days of sales; references with fewer than 6 recent sales get no label). Confidence: 18 high, 12 moderate, 2 low.

Cosmograph Daytona prices over the last 12 months

28 references have enough sales in both of the last two 12-month windows for a change figure. The biggest moves in each direction are below.

Rose the most

  1. Cosmograph Daytona 116518: ▲34.5% in 12 months, now about $30,300
  2. Cosmograph Daytona 16528: ▲24.9% in 12 months, now about $43,300
  3. Cosmograph Daytona 116518LN: ▲21.6% in 12 months, now about $41,400

Fell the most

  1. Cosmograph Daytona 116506: ▼15.7% in 12 months, now about $95,900
  2. Cosmograph Daytona 116508: ▼9.1% in 12 months, now about $58,100
  3. Cosmograph Daytona 6240: ▼8.9% in 12 months, now about $50,700

Change compares the median of the last 12 months with the 12 months before, per reference. Past moves do not predict future prices.

What each Cosmograph Daytona price buys

The 32 references with a published range, from the lowest worth-about figure up, with the catalog facts behind each price.

  • Cosmograph Daytona 16523: Stainless steel and 18k yellow gold (Rolesor) case, Polished 18k yellow gold bezel with tachymeter scale, Rolex calibre 4030 (automatic, based on Zenith El Primero). Worth about $16,600, high confidence, stable market.
  • Cosmograph Daytona 116523: 40 mm Stainless steel and 18k yellow gold (Yellow Rolesor) case, Polished 18k yellow gold bezel with tachymeter scale, Rolex calibre 4130 (automatic chronograph). Worth about $18,000, high confidence, moving market.
  • Cosmograph Daytona 116503: 40 mm Stainless steel and 18k yellow gold (Rolesor) case, Polished 18k yellow gold bezel with tachymeter scale, Rolex calibre 4130 (automatic chronograph). Worth about $20,400, high confidence, stable market.
  • Cosmograph Daytona 116520 (2000–2016): 40 mm Stainless steel case, Polished stainless steel bezel with engraved tachymeter scale, White or black lacquered, with silver-toned sub-counter rings dial, Rolex calibre 4130 (automatic chronograph). Worth about $22,400, high confidence, stable market.
  • Cosmograph Daytona 126503 (2023–present, in production): 40 mm Oystersteel and 18k yellow gold (Yellow Rolesor) case, 18k yellow gold bezel with tachymeter scale, White, golden, or black (two black configurations) dial, Rolex calibre 4131 (automatic chronograph). Worth about $25,200, high confidence, stable market; List price €23,300–€25,350 (January 2026).
  • Cosmograph Daytona 16518: 18k yellow gold case, Polished 18k yellow gold bezel with engraved tachymeter scale, Rolex calibre 4030 (automatic, based on Zenith El Primero). Worth about $25,200, moderate confidence.
  • Cosmograph Daytona 16520 (1988–2000): Stainless steel case, Polished stainless steel bezel with engraved tachymeter scale, White with black sub-counter rings, or black with silver rings dial, Rolex calibre 4030 (automatic, based on Zenith El Primero). Worth about $26,200, moderate confidence, moving market.
  • Cosmograph Daytona 116500LN (2016–2023): 40 mm 904L stainless steel case, Black Cerachrom (ceramic) monobloc bezel with engraved, platinum-filled tachymeter scale, White with black sub-counters ('Panda') or black dial, Rolex calibre 4130 (automatic chronograph). Worth about $29,700, high confidence, moving market.
  • Cosmograph Daytona 116518: 18k yellow gold case. Worth about $30,300, high confidence.
  • Cosmograph Daytona 16519: 18k white gold case, Polished 18k white gold bezel with engraved tachymeter scale, Rolex calibre 4030 (automatic, based on Zenith El Primero). Worth about $30,600, low confidence.
  • Cosmograph Daytona 126500LN (2023–present, in production): 40 mm Oystersteel case, Monobloc black Cerachrom (ceramic) bezel, edged with a thin polished Oystersteel band, White lacquered with black sub-dial rings (126500LN-0001) or black with silver rings (126500LN-0002), Calibre 4131. Worth about $32,600, high confidence, moving market; List price €16,350 (January 2026).
  • Cosmograph Daytona 116515LN: 40 mm 18k Everose gold case, Black Cerachrom (ceramic) bezel with tachymeter scale, Rolex calibre 4130 (automatic chronograph). Worth about $38,900, high confidence, stable market.
  • Cosmograph Daytona 116528: 40 mm 18k yellow gold case, Polished 18k yellow gold bezel with engraved tachymeter scale, Rolex calibre 4130 (automatic chronograph). Worth about $38,900, moderate confidence.
  • Cosmograph Daytona 116518LN: 40 mm 18k yellow gold case, Black Cerachrom (ceramic) bezel with tachymeter scale, Rolex calibre 4130 (automatic chronograph). Worth about $41,400, high confidence, moving market.
  • Cosmograph Daytona 116519LN: 40 mm 18k white gold case, Black Cerachrom (ceramic) monobloc bezel with tachymeter scale, Rolex calibre 4130 (automatic chronograph). Worth about $41,500, high confidence.
  • Cosmograph Daytona 116509: 40 mm 18k white gold case, Polished 18k white gold bezel with engraved tachymeter scale, Rolex calibre 4130 (automatic chronograph). Worth about $42,700, high confidence, moving market.
  • Cosmograph Daytona 16528: 18k yellow gold case, Rolex calibre 4030 (automatic, based on Zenith El Primero). Worth about $43,300, moderate confidence.
  • Cosmograph Daytona 116505: 40 mm 18k Everose gold case, Polished 18k Everose gold bezel with engraved tachymeter scale, Rolex calibre 4130 (automatic chronograph). Worth about $45,200, high confidence.
  • Cosmograph Daytona 116589RBR: 18k white gold case. Worth about $47,100, moderate confidence.
  • Cosmograph Daytona 126515LN (2023–present, in production): 40 mm 18k Everose gold case, Black Cerachrom (ceramic) bezel with tachymeter scale, Rolex calibre 4131 (automatic chronograph). Worth about $47,700, high confidence; List price €41,550–€46,050 (January 2026).
  • Cosmograph Daytona 126519LN (2023–present, in production): 40 mm 18k white gold case, Black Cerachrom (ceramic) bezel with tachymeter scale, Rolex calibre 4131 (automatic chronograph). Worth about $47,800, high confidence; List price €41,550–€46,050 (January 2026).
  • Cosmograph Daytona 126509 (2023–present, in production): 40 mm 18k white gold case, 18k white gold bezel with tachymeter scale, Rolex calibre 4131 (automatic chronograph). Worth about $49,700, high confidence; List price €54,700–€56,750 (January 2026).
  • Cosmograph Daytona 6240 (1965–1969): Black acrylic (bakelite) tachymeter insert graduated 50-200 units bezel, Hand-wound Valjoux 72-based calibre 72B or 722, later 722-1. Worth about $50,700, moderate confidence.
  • Cosmograph Daytona 126518LN (2023–present, in production): 40 mm 18k yellow gold case, Black Cerachrom (ceramic) bezel with tachymeter scale, Rolex calibre 4131 (automatic chronograph). Worth about $51,500, moderate confidence; List price €39,550–€44,050 (January 2026).
  • Cosmograph Daytona 126505 (2023–present, in production): 40 mm 18k Everose gold case, Polished 18k Everose gold bezel with engraved tachymeter scale, Rolex calibre 4131 (automatic chronograph). Worth about $52,300, high confidence; List price €54,700–€56,750 (January 2026).
  • Cosmograph Daytona 126508 (2023–present, in production): 40 mm 18k yellow gold case, Polished 18k yellow gold bezel with tachymeter scale, Rolex calibre 4131 (automatic chronograph). Worth about $57,500, high confidence; List price €51,100–€53,150 (January 2026).
  • Cosmograph Daytona 116508: 40 mm 18k yellow gold case, 18k yellow gold bezel with tachymeter scale, Rolex calibre 4130 (automatic chronograph). Worth about $58,100, moderate confidence.
  • Cosmograph Daytona 6265: Stainless steel or gold case, Engraved metal tachymeter bezel (steel, or gold on gold cases) graduated 50-200 units, Hand-wound Valjoux 72-based Rolex calibre 727. Worth about $71,100, moderate confidence.
  • Cosmograph Daytona 6263: Stainless steel, 18k gold or 14k gold case, Black acrylic (bakelite) tachymeter insert graduated 50-200 units bezel, Hand-wound Valjoux 72-based Rolex calibre 727. Worth about $85,700, moderate confidence.
  • Cosmograph Daytona 116506: Platinum case, Brown Cerachrom (ceramic) bezel with tachymeter scale, Ice blue dial, Rolex calibre 4130 (automatic chronograph). Worth about $95,900, moderate confidence.
  • Cosmograph Daytona 126506 (2023–present, in production): 40 mm Platinum case, Brown Cerachrom (ceramic) bezel with tachymeter scale, edged with a platinum band, Ice blue, sunray-brushed, with brown sub-dial rings (optional baguette diamond hour markers), Rolex calibre 4131 (automatic chronograph). Worth about $134,000, moderate confidence; List price €82,100–€88,500 (January 2026).
  • Cosmograph Daytona “Paul Newman” 6239 (1963–1969): Stainless steel or yellow gold case, Engraved tachymeter bezel (base 300 on most examples), Contrasting sub-dials (panda / reverse panda); some with 'exotic' Paul Newman dials; early dials lacked 'Daytona' text, Hand-wound Valjoux 72-based Rolex calibre 722 (later 722-1). Worth about $146,000, low confidence.

Cosmograph Daytona prices since 2015

Our collection index for the Cosmograph Daytona starts at 100 in 2015 and stands at 166 for 2026 so far. Its high point was 184 in 2022, so prices are about 9.8% below that level now. The Rolex Cosmograph Daytona price history page breaks this down by reference, with the long-range chart and every peak and trough.

2015: index 100 (base year)2016: index 88, 3 references linked2017: index 96, 4 references linked2018: index 121, 5 references linked2019: index 129, 7 references linked2020: index 133, 7 references linked2021: index 178, 8 references linked2022: index 184, 9 references linked2023: index 152, 11 references linked2024: index 151, 7 references linked2025: index 155, 10 references linked2026 (to date): index 166, 11 references linked
Index points, 2015 = 100. 2026 runs to October 26, 2026. Historical context only: the index does not feed any price on this site.
Show the index as a table
YearIndexReferences linkedSales that year
2015100Base year107
201688397
2017964201
20181215202
20191297184
20201337180
20211788152
20221849159
202315211224
20241517181
202515510341
2026 (to date)16611303

How the index is built, and which references feed it: Cosmograph Daytona price index method.

Frequently asked questions

How much is a Rolex Cosmograph Daytona?

On recorded sales, a pre-owned Cosmograph Daytona with box and papers is worth about $16,600 for the Cosmograph Daytona 16523 up to $146,000 for the Cosmograph Daytona “Paul Newman” 6239. The middle of our list is the Cosmograph Daytona 116509 at about $42,700. Condition, set and the exact reference move an individual watch.

What is the cheapest Rolex Cosmograph Daytona?

Of the 32 Cosmograph Daytona references with a published range, the Cosmograph Daytona 16523 has the lowest worth-about figure: $16,600, typical range $12,500–$20,800.

Is a Cosmograph Daytona worth less without box and papers?

Yes, on our data. A Cosmograph Daytona sold as the watch alone goes for about 14% less than one with its box and papers, measured on our own sales for this collection. Our headline figures assume box and papers.

How much more is an unworn Cosmograph Daytona?

Unworn full sets sold for about 5% more than worn ones of the same reference, measured across 2132 unworn sales on the whole site. Where a reference has enough unworn sales of its own, its page shows an unworn range.

Are Rolex Cosmograph Daytona prices going up?

Over the last 12 months the median change across 28 Cosmograph Daytona references with enough sales was ▲9.3%, led by the Cosmograph Daytona 116518 (▲34.5%), while the Cosmograph Daytona 116506 moved ▼15.7%.

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