The Oyster Perpetual Cosmograph Daytona in platinum features an ice-blue dial

Specifications

• Model: Rolex Cosmograph Daytona

• Reference Number: 126506 (and earlier variants: 116506)

• Case Size: 40mm

• Case Material: 950 Platinum

• Bezel: Fixed Chestnut Brown Cerachrom with Tachymeter Scale

• Dial: Ice Blue with Brown-Rimmed Sub-Dials

• Crystal: Scratch-Resistant Sapphire

• Caseback: Sapphire Exhibition (126506) / Solid Caseback (116506)

• Movement: Rolex Caliber 4131 (Automatic, In-House)

• Power Reserve: 72 Hours

• Functions: Hours, Minutes, Small Seconds, Chronograph, Tachymeter

• Bracelet: Platinum Oyster Bracelet

• Clasp: Oysterlock Safety Clasp with Easylink Extension

• Water Resistance: 100 meters / 330 feet

• Certification: Superlative Chronometer (COSC + Rolex Standard)

The Rolex Cosmograph Daytona in platinum with an ice-blue dial is the pinnacle of Rolex’s chronograph innovation, craftsmanship, and prestige. Crafted from 950 platinum, the rarest and most noble metal used by Rolex, this timepiece combines elite materiality with one of the most recognizable motorsport chronographs in the world. This configuration is available under reference numbers like 126506, and it remains one of the most sought-after models by collectors and connoisseurs alike.

The 40mm Oyster case, hewn from solid 950 platinum, offers both elegance and durability. Distinguished by its cool luster and exceptional weight, platinum lends a unique presence on the wrist that steel or gold simply cannot replicate. It is paired with a chestnut brown Cerachrom bezel — a beautiful contrast that emphasizes the watch’s sophistication and modernity. The monobloc ceramic bezel features an engraved tachymetric scale, perfect for calculating average speeds, and it is nearly impervious to scratches and fading.

The highlight of this model is undoubtedly the ice-blue dial, a signature reserved exclusively for Rolex watches in platinum. The dial surface reflects light with a metallic sheen, giving it an airy yet luxurious feel. It features luminous white gold hour markers, Chromalight hands, and three sunken sub-dials with brown rings — at 3, 6, and 9 o’clock — providing the chronograph functions of a 30-minute counter, 12-hour counter, and running seconds.

Powering this exceptional chronograph is the Rolex Caliber 4131, the brand’s next-generation self-winding movement introduced in recent platinum Daytona references. This in-house movement is an evolution of the legendary 4130, now with aesthetic enhancements such as a partially open-worked rotor and elegant Côtes de Genève finishing visible through a sapphire exhibition caseback — a rare feature in the Daytona lineup.

The movement features a Chronergy escapement, Parachrom hairspring, and Paraflex shock absorbers to enhance accuracy, durability, and efficiency. The 72-hour power reserve ensures reliable performance across multiple days, and the movement is certified as a Superlative Chronometer, with timekeeping precision rated at -2/+2 seconds per day.

The watch is completed with a fully polished platinum Oyster bracelet, secured by an Oysterlock safety clasp and equipped with the Easylink comfort extension, allowing the wearer to adjust the fit by 5mm without tools. The bracelet’s solid, weighty feel enhances the luxury experience, while the mirror-like finish reflects Rolex’s highest standards of watchmaking.

Water-resistant to 100 meters (330 feet), this platinum Daytona is not only a showpiece but also a high-performance tool watch. Whether you’re behind the wheel or at a formal event, it delivers both utility and elevated aesthetics.

The Rolex Daytona Platinum Ice Blue is a symbol of horological prestige — a tribute to Rolex’s motorsport roots and its commitment to excellence. From its precious materials to its cutting-edge movement, it stands as one of the most iconic and elite modern chronographs available today.