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Rolex · Cosmograph Daytona

Rolex Cosmograph Daytona

Ref. 126518LN · Chronograph

$42,700
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Case

Diameter
40mm
Material
18 kt yellow gold
Finish
18 kt yellow gold
Water resistance
100m
Caseback
Monobloc middle case, screw-down case back and winding crown

Crystal & dial

Crystal
Sapphire
Shape
Flat
Dial colour
Turquoise
Indices
Index
Lume
Chromalight

Movement

Caliber
4131
Type
Automatic
Beat rate
28,800 vph
Power reserve
72h
Jewels
47
Hacking
Yes
Hand-winding
Yes
Complications
Chronograph

Design language

Case shape
round
Dial style
standard
Sub-dials
3
Bezel
tachymeter
Bracelet
rubber_strap

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Owners and reviewers widely praise the Rolex Cosmograph Daytona for its gorgeous appearance, superior accuracy, and finer finishing compared to alternatives, with many finding its 40mm case size and well-engineered bracelet with adjustable clasp to be comfortable and wearable. Some owners, however, question its value at current market prices, with one reviewer noting the retail price is steep for a chronograph, and another finding the sub-dial placement slightly off. One owner finds the screw-down pushers require unscrewing to use. Overall, owners and reviewers rate the Rolex Cosmograph Daytona highly for its refined finishing and comfortable wearability, despite some concerns about its market value.

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