Description

Daytona Le Mans 100th Anniversary in Rose Gold ref. 126525LN
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After the 2023 white gold and 2024 yellow gold versions, the starting grid welcomes the newest replacement of the “Le Mans” Daytona – the ref. 126525LN this time crafted in 18 ct Everose gold and released in 2025. This off-catalog Daytona is covered with a high-performance Cerachrom ceramic bezel upon which the number 100 is highlighted in red as a tribute to the historic 24 Hours of Le Mans race, which celebrated its 100th year in 2023 while the Daytona celebrated its 60th anniversary during the same year.
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True to its performance design, the central sweep seconds hand is precise to 1/8th of a second. There are 24-hour and 30-minute counters at 9 o’clock and 3 o’clock with small seconds at 6 o’clock. Connoisseurs will notice the change from a 12-hour counter to a 24-hour one, a clear nod to the Le Mans race.
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The infamous “panda” scheme is back with a bright black dial and intense white sub-dials, with details such as square-shaped markers clearly referencing the revered exotic “Paul Newman” dials. To ensure maximum legibility, the rose gold hour markers and central hands are coated in Chromalight display for long-lasting luminescence.
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The engine inside the 40 mm case is the Calibre 4132 – a bespoke variation of the 4131 to allow the 24-hour counter modification – a mechanical chronograph with a perpetual rotor allowing bidirectional self-winding. The movement boasts a power reserve of 72 hours. After years of hiding the machinery, the new open sapphire caseback finally reveals the Daytona’s engine, allowing you to admire the rose gold rotor and the Côtes de Genève.
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The signature Oyster bracelet in Rolex’s patented rose gold alloy – with both polished and satin-finished surfaces – is all you need to fasten this piece on your wrist for any race.

Rolex – bio

Founded in 1905 by Hans Wilsdorf and Alfred Davis in London, initially as Wilsdorf & Davis Ltd. Renamed Rolex by 1908 and moved its base of operations to Geneva, Switzerland in 1919.  Their success is due to their innovation namely the legendary “Oyster” case – first water resistant watch and their extremely reliable movements.
The most famous models are Datejust, Day-Date, Daytona, Explorer, GMT-Master, Submariner and many more.
The company is owned by the Hans Wilsdorf Foundation, a family private trust.
One story, never confirmed by Wilsdorf, recounts that the name came from the French words “horlogerie exquise”, meaning “exquisite clockwork”.