Rolex Daytona Le Mans 126525LN: The Everose Gold 24-Hour Daytona
The Rolex Cosmograph Daytona Le Mans 126525LN is the 18 karat Everose gold edition of the Daytona created to celebrate the 24 Hours of Le Mans. It completes the set of three precious metal Le Mans Daytonas, joining the white gold and yellow gold versions, and combines vintage Daytona character, a purpose-built 24-hour chronograph counter and Rolex's own rose gold alloy. The case keeps the familiar 40 mm Daytona size, and the complete watch weighs about 205 grams, just under half a pound.
Rolex modified the chronograph of caliber 4132 so it can time the full 24 hours of the race, and put the movement on display behind a sapphire caseback.
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The Daytona Le Mans 126525LN in Everose gold, showing the black dial, silvered counters and red 100
Table of Contents
1. The Everose Gold Case and the Red 100
The case and bracelet are crafted in 18 karat Everose gold, Rolex's proprietary rose gold alloy developed to keep its distinctive warm character over time. Everose has a slightly desaturated look next to most rose gold watches on the market, and against that warm pink tone the black Cerachrom bezel creates a particularly attractive contrast.
The black Cerachrom tachymeter bezel with the red 100 marking the Le Mans centenary
The bezel carries the detail that ties the watch to the race. The 100 on the tachymeter scale is printed in red, celebrating the centenary of the 24 Hours of Le Mans. The rest of the Daytona toolkit is here as well: screw-down chronograph pushers, the Triplock winding crown and 100 meters of water resistance.
Case profile revealing the screw-down pushers and Triplock crown in Everose gold
2. Measurements, Weight and Fit
These are familiar Daytona proportions. Rolex lists the case at 40 mm, and published estimates put the lug-to-lug length at around 47.6 mm and the thickness at around 12.5 mm. The weight is what makes the biggest impression. With a solid gold case and a solid gold bracelet, the watch comes in at about 205 grams, just under half a pound.
Measured at 47.0 mm lug to lug, 12.5 mm thick and 205.2 grams (0.4525 lb)
On a 7-inch wrist the Daytona remains beautifully balanced. The case sits neatly across the wrist, and the Oyster bracelet gives it a substantial but comfortable fit.
The 40 mm Everose gold case and black bezel on a 7-inch wrist
3. The Black Dial and Paul Newman-Inspired Counters
The black dial and the Everose case make a beautiful combination, and the chronograph counters are the most interesting detail on it. The contrasting silvered subdials carry square-ended markings inspired by the exotic Paul Newman Daytona dials. It is a deliberate reference to the vintage side of Daytona collecting, brought into a thoroughly modern watch.
Silvered counters with square-ended markings and the 24-hour totalizer at 9 o'clock
Applied Everose gold hour markers and hands bring warmth to the black dial, and luminescent material keeps everything legible in low light. The silver counters also separate the black dial from the surrounding Everose gold. The result carries Daytona history in the subdials and Le Mans history everywhere else, all in a watch that feels like a very modern Rolex.
4. Caliber 4132 and the 24-Hour Chronograph
The 9 o'clock counter is where the Le Mans differs mechanically. A standard Daytona's chronograph counter measures up to 12 hours. On caliber 4132, developed from caliber 4131, Rolex modified the mechanism to measure 24 hours, matching the full duration of the race. The movement also brings approximately 72 hours of power reserve, the Chronergy escapement, a blue Parachrom hairspring and Paraflex shock absorbers.
Turn the watch over and there is a feature Rolex rarely offers on a Daytona: a sapphire exhibition caseback. It shows caliber 4132 with its openwork gold rotor and Rolex's Côtes de Genève finishing. Because the engineering is such an important part of the Le Mans story, the display back suits this watch well, and it lets the owner appreciate what is happening underneath the hood.
Caliber 4132 through the sapphire caseback, showing the openwork gold rotor and Côtes de Genève finishing
5. The Everose Gold Oyster Bracelet
The full 18 karat Everose gold Oyster bracelet pairs polished center links with satin-brushed outer links. It closes with an Oysterlock safety clasp, and the Easylink comfort extension allows approximately 5 mm of adjustment with no links removed. In Everose the Daytona looks refined, and it always feels like a full gold sports watch, with solid construction made for regular daily wear.
The Oyster bracelet in Everose gold and the Oysterlock safety clasp
6. Three Metals, One Le Mans
With the Le Mans Daytona now covered in white gold, yellow gold and Everose gold, the choice of precious metal changes the entire personality of the watch. The white gold 126529LN is the most discreet. The yellow gold 126528LN is the victory celebration, the boldest of the three. The Everose sits between the two, with the presence of a full gold Daytona and a warmer tone that gives it a slightly more sophisticated personality.
The Le Mans Daytona in yellow gold, white gold and Everose gold, left to right
The Le Mans concept is about endurance. A great lap is one thing, and holding the pace for the entire race is something else. The 24-hour chronograph celebrates that endurance, while the Paul Newman-inspired counters connect the watch to decades of Daytona history. The Everose version adds the warmth of a precious metal sports watch to all the vintage-inspired details that make the Le Mans such an interesting collector's piece.
The Daytona Le Mans 126525LN on its display cushion, dial and red 100 in full view
7. Full Specifications
| Reference | 126525LN |
| Case | 18k Everose gold, 40 mm |
| Lug to lug | Approx. 47.6 mm (published estimate); 47.0 mm on our caliper |
| Thickness | Approx. 12.5 mm (published estimate); 12.5 mm on our caliper |
| Weight | 205.2 grams (0.4525 lb) on our scale |
| Bezel | Black Cerachrom tachymeter, red 100 |
| Dial | Black with silvered Paul Newman-inspired counters, applied Everose gold markers |
| Chronograph | 24-hour totalizer at 9 o'clock |
| Movement | Rolex caliber 4132, self-winding |
| Power reserve | Approximately 72 hours |
| Crown and pushers | Triplock crown, screw-down pushers |
| Water resistance | 100 meters |
| Caseback | Sapphire exhibition |
| Bracelet | 18k Everose gold Oyster, Oysterlock clasp, Easylink extension |
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Sources and methodology: Case, dial, movement and bracelet details are as presented in our unboxing video of this watch. Lug-to-lug and thickness figures in the text are published estimates. The 47.0 mm, 12.5 mm and 205.2 gram figures are our own caliper and scale readings and are approximate. All photography in this article is our own, taken from our unboxing video of this watch.