The Rolex platinum Daytona 126506 is the Cosmograph Daytona cased in 950 platinum, with the ice blue dial that Rolex reserves for platinum, a chestnut brown Cerachrom bezel and a platinum Oyster bracelet. It is a 40mm chronograph and the most exclusive non-gem-set Daytona on the Oyster bracelet. Bizak & Co. is a sourcing desk, not an authorised Rolex retailer, so this guide explains the reference and what to check before you ask us to find one.
Last reviewed on October 28, 2026 by Filip Biczak. Specifications are summarized from Rolex, Cosmograph Daytona; dealer listings are used only for naming conventions, and every watch should be confirmed against its own papers.
What is the Rolex platinum Daytona 126506?
It is the current platinum Cosmograph Daytona, a 40mm chronograph in 950 platinum with an ice blue dial and a platinum Oyster bracelet. The "950" means the metal is 95 percent pure platinum. The bezel is a chestnut brown Cerachrom ceramic ring, a deliberate contrast with the pale dial and white metal. Rolex introduced the 126506 in 2023, the Daytona's 60th-anniversary year, replacing the 116506. See the 126506 configurations we can source to order in our Rolex Daytona 126506 listings or the wider Rolex Daytona platinum range.
What are the 126506 specifications?
The table lists the core facts. Confirm the dial layout and any suffix on the watch itself, since stone-set versions carry their own codes.
| Detail | Platinum Daytona 126506 |
|---|---|
| Case size | 40mm |
| Case metal | 950 platinum |
| Dial | Ice blue |
| Bezel | Chestnut brown Cerachrom |
| Bracelet | Platinum Oyster |
| Movement | Caliber 4131, automatic chronograph |
| Power reserve | About 72 hours |
| Water resistance | 100 metres |
What is the ice blue dial on a Daytona?
The ice blue dial is a pale, silvery blue that Rolex uses on its platinum models and not on steel or gold Daytonas. It reads almost white in daylight and cools under warm light. The chronograph subdials are set in a contrasting tone so the layout stays legible. Because the colour is shared across platinum watches, the same idea appears on the platinum Rolex Day-Date President, which pairs it with a smooth bezel and a President bracelet.
What are the 126506A and baguette diamond versions?
Some platinum Daytonas carry baguette-cut diamonds as hour markers on the ice blue dial, and dealers commonly list these with an A suffix, as in 126506A. The case, bezel and movement are the same as the plain version; the difference is the stones on the dial. Dealer listings also use dial codes after the reference, so read the full reference and compare it with the guarantee card. Our guide to the gem-set Rolex Daytona covers the bezel-set families that sit alongside these.
How does it differ from steel and gold Daytonas?
The platinum model differs in metal, dial colour, caseback and rarity, not in size or movement. It was the first production Daytona with a sapphire display caseback showing the Caliber 4131, which the steel 126500LN and the gold models do not have. Steel and gold Daytonas use the same 40mm Oyster case shape and Caliber 4131, but they use black, white, grey or other dial colours, and the ice blue dial is not offered with them. The table compares the families.
| Detail | Steel (126500LN) | Gold | Platinum (126506) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Case size | 40mm | 40mm | 40mm |
| Case metal | Oystersteel | 18 kt yellow, Everose or white gold | 950 platinum |
| Movement | Caliber 4131 | Caliber 4131 | Caliber 4131 |
| Caseback | Solid | Solid | Sapphire display |
| Ice blue dial | No | No | Yes |
| Bezel | Black Cerachrom | Varies by reference | Chestnut brown Cerachrom |
Platinum is denser than gold, so it feels heavier on the wrist, and it keeps its white-grey tone without rhodium plating. For the whole line, start at the Rolex Daytona collection.
What should you check when buying a platinum Daytona?
Check five things: the full reference and dial code, the platinum hallmarks, bracelet condition, polish history and the complete set. Platinum scratches more visibly than it dents, so ask about polishing on the case and bracelet. Confirm the box, papers and warranty card match the serial, and request clear photographs of the dial, clasp and case sides. Ask whether the watch is unworn, because unworn status moves value more than almost anything else. We confirm the specific unit, photographs and terms with you before you commit.
What does a platinum Daytona cost?
It sits near the top of the Daytona range, below the gem-set references, in six figures on the secondary market, with diamond-dial versions higher. Condition, set completeness and whether the watch is unworn all move the figure, and market prices change, so treat any band as a guide. The from-prices on the linked listings are dated observations, not quotes. Browse the Rolex collection to compare other families.
Quick answers
Is the Rolex platinum Daytona the one with the ice blue dial?
Yes. The ice blue dial is reserved for platinum, so a Daytona with that dial in steel or gold should be treated with caution and verified.
Which movement does the 126506 use?
It uses Rolex's automatic Caliber 4131 chronograph movement, with about 72 hours of power reserve.
How water resistant is the platinum Daytona?
The Oyster case is rated to 100 metres, the same as the steel and gold Daytona models.
Is a platinum Daytona a good investment?
Nobody can promise appreciation. The metal and dial are exclusive, but prices move with the market, so buy the watch you want to wear.
Related reading: White Gold Rolex Daytona.
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