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Rolex Cosmograph Daytona 126519LN

The Rolex Cosmograph Daytona 126519LN is the 18kt white gold execution with a meteorite dial and Oysterflex strap, part of the chronograph generation Rolex overhauled in 2023 around the in-house Calibre 4131. Cazador has no verified price observations yet. Its standout detail: Rolex reintroduced this meteorite-dial, black Cerachrom bezel and rubber-strap combination at Watches & Wonders 2025, across all three gold executions of the family.

Specifications

Case diameter
40 mm
Case material
18kt white gold
Movement
Calibre 4131, in-house, automatic, chronograph
Power reserve
~72 hours
Bezel
Black Cerachrom (ceramic), metal-framed insert, tachymeter scale
Dial
Meteorite, 'panda'-style sub-dials
Crystal
Sapphire
Strap
Oysterflex (flexible metal blade coated in black rubber)
Water resistance
100 m / 330 ft
Certification
Superlative Chronometer
Generation
2023 (Calibre 4131); meteorite dial + Oysterflex reintroduced in 2025

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History

The Cosmograph Daytona was born in 1963 as a tool watch for racing drivers, taking its name from Daytona Beach, Florida, home of the 24 Hours of Daytona, a race Rolex has sponsored since 1962. The meteorite dial — a natural material with a unique crystalline texture formed over millions of years — first joined the Daytona family in 2021, across three gold-bracelet executions and three more on Oysterflex straps with black Cerachrom bezels.

In 2023, Rolex thoroughly overhauled the Daytona family: a new in-house Calibre 4131 replaced the 4130 (in production since 1988), alongside a redesigned case and a reworked ceramic bezel with a metal frame and slimmer 'panda'-style sub-dials. At Watches & Wonders 2025, the brand reintroduced the meteorite-dial-and-Oysterflex combination on that new generation, across all three gold executions: yellow (126518LN), Everose (126515LN) and white gold (126519LN), the reference covered here.

The 126519LN pairs a 40mm 18kt white gold case with a black Cerachrom ceramic bezel, whose metal frame — introduced in the 2023 overhaul — replaces the solid engraved gold bezel Rolex uses on other executions within the family. The meteorite dial, with its characteristically irregular natural grain, is paired with lighter-toned chronograph counters, following the current generation's 'panda' styling.

Calibre 4131, with roughly 72 hours of power reserve and Superlative Chronometer certification, inherits the architecture of the historic 4130 while improving the column wheel and vertical clutch of the chronograph mechanism. The Oysterflex strap, with its flexible metal blade coated in high-tech black rubber, brings added comfort and durability compared with a conventional metal bracelet, without giving up the presence of white gold across case and bezel.

Within Cazador's catalog, the 126519LN joins other Daytona executions already covered — in Oystersteel and yellow Rolesor — as the variant aimed at collectors who value unconventional materials within high-end watchmaking.

Frequently asked questions

What sets the 126519LN apart from other white gold Daytona executions?

It pairs a meteorite dial with an Oysterflex strap and black Cerachrom bezel, versus other white gold executions with a lacquered dial and metal Oyster bracelet, such as the 126509.

How much does a Rolex Daytona 126519LN cost?

Cazador has no verified price observations for this reference yet (n=0 as of today). We do not publish estimates without our own sourced market data.

What is a meteorite dial?

A natural material of meteoric origin cut into thin slices, whose crystalline grain is unique to each piece — meaning no two dials are ever identical.

What power reserve does Calibre 4131 offer?

Approximately 72 hours, with Superlative Chronometer certification, Rolex's own precision standard applied to the fully cased movement.

What is the Oysterflex strap?

A strap built around a flexible metal blade coated in high-tech black rubber, which Rolex offers as an alternative to the metal Oyster bracelet on gold executions.

When did the 126519LN launch?

The case-and-Calibre-4131 generation arrived in 2023; this specific meteorite-dial, Oysterflex combination on that generation was introduced at Watches & Wonders 2025.

Is the 126519LN water resistant?

To 100 meters, the Daytona's usual rating — a chronograph built for motor racing, not professional diving.

Is the Rolex Daytona 126519LN still in production?

Yes, it remains part of Rolex's permanent collection as of this writing, with no indication of discontinuation.

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