Rolex Cosmograph Daytona 126506 Ice Blue

About This Watch

The Rolex Cosmograph Daytona 126506 in platinum with ice blue dial was unveiled at Watches and Wonders 2023 as the next-generation platinum Daytona, featuring the all-new caliber 4131. This was a landmark release: the first Daytona movement upgrade in over 20 years, replacing the caliber 4130 that had served since 2000. The 4131 maintains the same architecture but adds the paramagnetic Chronergy escapement and optimized barrel for improved energy delivery. The ice blue dial is exclusive to Rolex platinum models, instantly identifying the watch as the most prestigious Daytona variant. The chestnut brown Cerachrom ceramic tachymeter bezel was a surprise aesthetic choice that divided opinion but quickly won admirers for its warmth against the cool platinum case. The platinum Daytona weighs an extraordinary 255 grams, making it one of the heaviest chronographs in production. This weight is treasured by owners as a constant, tangible reminder of the precious metal construction. The ice blue dial with brown Cerachrom combination has no parallel in the Rolex range, making this reference instantly recognizable. Market prices have soared well above the already substantial retail, cementing the platinum Daytona's position as the most desirable variant of the world's most famous chronograph.