About this watch

The Rolex Cosmograph Daytona “Panda” Ref: 126500LN is the latest evolution of Rolex’s legendary chronograph and one of the most sought-after modern luxury sports watches. Introduced in 2023 to commemorate the 60th anniversary of the Cosmograph Daytona, the Ref. 126500LN refines the iconic steel Daytona with subtle case revisions, a slimmer black Cerachrom ceramic tachymeter bezel, and a redesigned white dial with contrasting black subdials—the highly desirable "Panda" configuration that has become a favourite among collectors. Housed in a 40 mm Oystersteel case, the watch is powered by the in-house Calibre 4131, an automatic chronograph movement featuring a column wheel, vertical clutch, Rolex's Chronergy escapement, and an exhibition-worthy finish, while delivering an impressive 72-hour power reserve and Superlative Chronometer certification. Its primary complication is the chronograph, enabling precise measurement of elapsed time via central chronograph seconds and 30-minute and 12-hour counters, complemented by a tachymeter bezel for calculating average speed. Since the Daytona's introduction in 1963 as a professional racing watch inspired by the Daytona International Speedway,…