Short answer: The current meteorite Daytonas, introduced in 2025, are Rolex's three 18 ct gold models on the Oysterflex bracelet: the 126519LN in white gold, the 126518LN in yellow gold and the 126515LN in Everose gold, each with black counters. Before them came the white gold 116519 on leather and 116509 on a bracelet, then six 2021 versions: the 116519LN, 116518LN and 116515LN on Oysterflex and the 116509, 116508 and 116505 on gold bracelets. On October 12, 2026 Bizak & Co. listed meteorite Daytonas from $43,999 for a pre-owned 116519 to $104,225 for a 126519LN, sourced to order.
Last reviewed on October 12, 2026 by Filip Biczak. Bizak prices quoted here are asking prices read from our sourced catalogue that day: dated observations, not quotes. Every watch is sourced to order, so availability is confirmed only when we send you the specific piece.
What is a Rolex meteorite dial?
Rolex makes these dials from metallic meteorite, an iron and nickel alloy from the core of an asteroid. Rolex explains that the molten core cooled so slowly that the metal crystallised into a structure that cannot be recreated on Earth. Thin sections are treated chemically to bring out that structure, the cross-hatched Widmanstätten patterns, and Rolex keeps only sections with a well-formed surface, so no two dials are the same. WatchesbySJX describes the treatment as an acid etch followed by polishing, which leaves the dial with a light texture rather than the smooth lacquer of a standard Daytona dial. Phillips describes Rolex's meteorite as coming from the Gibeon meteorite, which fell in Namibia, and notes that Rolex has also used it on certain Day-Date and GMT-Master dials.
On the Daytona the meteorite forms the base of the dial, with the three counters, the applied markers and the coronet on top. On the 2021 and 2025 models the markers, coronet and counter rings are in the same gold as the case, so each gold reads differently against the grey metal.
Every Rolex Daytona with a meteorite dial
The table lists each meteorite-dial reference, how to recognise it, and its lowest ask in Bizak's sourced catalogue on October 12, 2026. Every watch is sourced to order: tap a price to open that listing and reserve it with a $200 deposit, credited in full to the price. We then send photos of the specific watch we locate and today's price before you pay the balance.
| Reference | Gold and calibre | Bracelet and bezel | Dial | Bizak price, Oct 12, 2026 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 116519 | White gold, 4130 | Leather strap, engraved white gold bezel | Meteorite counters, Roman numerals | from $43,999, pre-owned |
| 116509 | White gold, 4130 | White gold Oyster bracelet and bezel | Roman numerals with meteorite counters, or black counters (2021) | Roman from $83,699; black counters from $88,349 |
| 116519LN (2021) | White gold, 4130 | Oysterflex, black Cerachrom bezel | Black counters | from $87,419, pre-owned |
| 116518LN (2021) | Yellow gold, 4130 | Oysterflex, black Cerachrom bezel | Black counters | from $69,749, pre-owned |
| 116515LN (2021) | Everose gold, 4130 | Oysterflex, black Cerachrom bezel | Black counters | from $79,979, pre-owned |
| 116508 (2021) | Yellow gold, 4130 | Yellow gold Oyster bracelet and bezel | Black counters | from $84,629, pre-owned |
| 116505 (2021) | Everose gold, 4130 | Everose gold Oyster bracelet and bezel | Black counters | from $97,649 |
| 126519LN (2025, current) | White gold, 4131 | Oysterflex, black Cerachrom bezel | Meteorite and black | from $104,225 |
| 126518LN (2025, current) | Yellow gold, 4131 | Oysterflex, black Cerachrom bezel | Meteorite and black | from $92,999 |
| 126515LN (2025, current) | Everose gold, 4131 | Oysterflex, black Cerachrom bezel | Meteorite and black | from $95,150 |
Three generations are mixed in that list. The white gold 116519 on leather is the early one; Phillips has catalogued a meteorite-dial 116519 from around 2004. In April 2021 Rolex put meteorite dials with black counters on six gold Daytonas, three on the Oysterflex with a black ceramic bezel and three on gold bracelets with an engraved gold bezel, all with the calibre 4130, and later discontinued all six. The Daytona moved to the 1265xx generation and the calibre 4131 in 2023; in 2025 the meteorite dial returned on the three gold Oysterflex models only. Browse them by metal in our white gold Daytona, yellow gold Daytona and Everose gold Daytona collections.
How to tell the generations apart
- Bezel. On a meteorite Daytona, a black Cerachrom ceramic bezel means an Oysterflex model from 2021 or later; an engraved gold tachymeter bezel means the 116519, 116509, 116508 or 116505. On the current 1265xx models the ceramic insert sits in a thin ring of case gold; on the 2021 models it does not.
- Counters. Meteorite counters with Roman numerals belong to the early white gold dials. Black counters appear on every meteorite Daytona from 2021 on, the 2021 white gold 116509 on a bracelet included.
- Reference and card. The reference is engraved between the lugs at 12 o'clock and printed on the warranty card. A 116519LN, 116518LN, 116515LN, 116508 or 116505 with a meteorite dial should carry a card dated 2021 or later, and a meteorite 126519LN, 126518LN or 126515LN one dated 2025 or later, the years those versions appeared; an earlier date needs an explanation.
Rolex Daytona meteorite specifications
The three current references share one specification and differ only in the gold:
| Specification | 126519LN, 126518LN, 126515LN (2025) |
|---|---|
| Case | 40 mm Oyster case in 18 ct white, yellow or Everose gold; screw-down crown, pushers and case back |
| Bezel | Black Cerachrom ceramic insert with tachymeter scale, framed by a thin ring of the case gold |
| Dial | Meteorite with three black counters; applied hour markers in the case gold |
| Crystal and water resistance | Sapphire crystal; waterproof to 100 m (330 ft) |
| Movement | Calibre 4131, a self-winding chronograph made by Rolex: 28,800 vibrations an hour, Chronergy escapement, blue Parachrom hairspring |
| Power reserve and precision | About 72 hours; -2/+2 seconds a day after casing (Superlative Chronometer) |
| Bracelet | Black Oysterflex with a gold Oysterlock folding safety clasp and Glidelock extension |
The 2021 models also measure 40 mm and are waterproof to 100 m, but run on the calibre 4130, likewise with about 72 hours of reserve; the three on gold bracelets have an engraved gold tachymeter bezel instead of ceramic.
How much is a Rolex Daytona meteorite?
On the secondary market the meteorite dial more than doubles the price of the same reference. On October 12, 2026 a standard-dial 126518LN started from $39,524 in Bizak's catalogue against $92,999 for the meteorite version; for the 126519LN it was $39,989 against $104,225, and for the 126515LN $38,129 pre-owned against $95,150. Rolex publishes US list prices for the three current meteorite references on its Cosmograph Daytona pages, and secondary asks have run far above them. WatchesbySJX reported 2021 launch prices of $32,850 to $34,050 on Oysterflex and $41,000 to $43,700 on gold bracelets; Fratello reported 2025 European prices of €42,200 in yellow gold and €44,100 in white or Everose gold. At retail the dial itself was a modest extra: on the 2021 white gold Oysterflex model Fratello put the difference over a standard dial at €4,200, a fraction of the secondary-market gap above.
The 2021 generation is the less expensive way to the same look: a pre-owned 116518LN meteorite starts from $69,749, about $23,000 below the current 126518LN, with the same dial idea and the previous calibre, though still more than twice its 2021 US list price of $32,850. The leather-strapped 116519 is the entry point, from $43,999. For where these sit against every other Daytona, see our Rolex Daytona price guide, and for the rubber bracelet on most of them, our Rolex Oysterflex guide.
Meteorite or standard dial: which should you buy?
Buy the meteorite dial because you want a dial nobody else has: it is the one Daytona where the specific watch matters as much as the reference, so see the actual watch before you pay. Buy a standard dial for the most Daytona for the money; the case, bezel and movement are identical, and the saving on the 1265xx models was more than $50,000 on our October 12 list.
Buying a meteorite Daytona: what to check
- Photos of the actual dial. Every meteorite pattern is different, so catalogue images tell you nothing about the watch you will receive. Insist on photographs of the specific piece.
- Factory or aftermarket. Aftermarket meteorite dials exist and are fitted to standard Daytonas; one dealer's online catalogue in September 2026 listed a 116519LN with a "custom" meteorite dial at about half the price of a factory example. A meteorite Daytona offered close to standard-dial money needs written confirmation that the dial is original.
- Card date. It should fit the years above for that reference and dial.
- Dial surface. Look for spots or haze on the meteorite under a loupe and for even, undamaged lume on the markers and hands.
- The rest of the watch. Chronograph start, stop and reset; screw-down pushers; and, on Oysterflex models, cracks where the elastomer meets the gold end pieces. Our Daytona 116519LN guide covers the white gold Oysterflex reference in detail.
Quick answers
Which Rolex Daytonas have a meteorite dial?
Currently the 126519LN (white gold), 126518LN (yellow gold) and 126515LN (Everose gold), all on Oysterflex since 2025. Earlier: the 116519 on leather, the 116509 on a bracelet and six 2021 versions: 116519LN, 116518LN, 116515LN, 116509, 116508 and 116505.
What is a Rolex meteorite dial made of?
Metallic meteorite, an iron and nickel alloy from the core of an asteroid, cut into thin sections and treated chemically to reveal its Widmanstätten patterns. Phillips traces Rolex's meteorite dials to the Gibeon meteorite, which fell in Namibia.
How much is a Rolex Daytona meteorite?
On October 12, 2026 Bizak's sourced catalogue listed a pre-owned 116519 on leather from $43,999, a pre-owned 116518LN from $69,749, the 126518LN from $92,999, the 126515LN from $95,150 and the 126519LN from $104,225, all sourced to order. At the 2021 launch, US list prices ran from $32,850 to $43,700.
Is every Rolex meteorite dial different?
Yes. Each slice of meteorite has its own internal structure, so every dial's pattern is unique, which is why you should see photographs of the actual watch before you buy.
When did Rolex introduce the meteorite Daytona?
Meteorite dials appeared on the white gold Daytona in the 2000s; Phillips has catalogued a 116519 from around 2004. Rolex added six gold versions in April 2021 and the current three in 2025.
Is the Rolex Daytona meteorite discontinued?
The earlier versions are. In 2025 Rolex brought the meteorite dial back on the 126519LN, 126518LN and 126515LN, which it lists as current models; the gold-bracelet versions were not continued.
Can you buy a Rolex Daytona meteorite at retail?
Rolex lists the 126519LN, 126518LN and 126515LN as current models, but Passion Horlogère reports that retailers receive very few of them, in volumes it compares with gem-set Daytonas. The realistic routes are a long wait for an allocation or the secondary market, where Bizak's sourced catalogue listed the 126518LN from $92,999 on October 12, 2026.
What size and movement does the Daytona meteorite have?
The current models have a 40 mm case in 18 ct gold, waterproof to 100 m, and Rolex's calibre 4131 self-winding chronograph with about 72 hours of power reserve and -2/+2 seconds a day precision. The 2021 models use the calibre 4130.
Related reading: Rolex Oysterflex guide · Rolex Daytona price guide · Daytona 126518LN "Pikachu" · Daytona 126515LN Everose guide.
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