Rolex - Daytona – "Paul Newman" – 126518LN – 2026

The Rolex Cosmograph Daytona reference 126518LN, popularly nicknamed the “Paul Newman,” pairs an intense black dial with contrasting champagne-colored chronograph counters and subtle red accents. Its 40mm case is crafted from solid 18 ct yellow gold and framed by a black Cerachrom ceramic bezel, creating a modern interpretation of the contrasting “exotic” dials associated with vintage Paul Newman Daytonas.

Inside is the self-winding Rolex calibre 4131, a column-wheel chronograph movement with a vertical clutch and approximately 72 hours of power reserve. The black Oysterflex bracelet combines flexible metal blades with high-performance elastomer and includes a Rolex Glidelock system for tool-free adjustment.

Specifications

• Brand: Rolex

• Collection: Cosmograph Daytona

• Nickname: Paul Newman

• Reference: 126518LN

• Configuration: M126518LN-0004

• Year: 2026

• Case: 18 ct yellow gold

• Case Diameter: 40mm

• Bezel: Black monobloc Cerachrom ceramic with molded tachymetric scale

• Dial: Intense black and champagne-colored

• Hour Markers: Applied 18 ct yellow-gold indexes with Chromalight

• Movement: Rolex calibre 4131, mechanical chronograph and self-winding

• Power Reserve: Approximately 72 hours

• Precision: Approximately -2/+2 seconds per day after casing

• Crystal: Scratch-resistant sapphire

• Caseback: Solid screw-down caseback

• Water Resistance: 100 metres

• Bracelet: Black Oysterflex with flexible metal blades

• Clasp: 18 ct yellow-gold Oysterlock safety clasp with Rolex Glidelock

• Functions: Hours, minutes, small seconds, central chronograph seconds, 30-minute counter and 12-hour counter

• Certification: Superlative Chronometer

• Special Features: Paul Newman-style contrasting dial, column-wheel chronograph, vertical clutch, screw-down pushers, Triplock crown, Chronergy escapement, Parachrom hairspring and Paraflex shock absorbers