Pre-Loved Rolex Daytona
The chronograph legend with waiting lists worth skipping.
Buying a Daytona pre-owned is often the only sensible route, given retail waiting lists that can stretch for years. The pre-owned market gives you immediate ownership and access to discontinued references that many collectors prize above current models.
Current asking prices
As of 13 Oct 2026, 62 pre-loved Rolex Daytona listings are live from the partner retailers we index, with a median asking price of £27,791 (lowest £14,622, highest £485,000).
| Size | Listings | Median | Lowest | Highest |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All sizes | 62 | £27,791 | £14,622 | £485,000 |
Asking prices across 62 live listings, updated 13 Oct 2026. These are sellers' current asking prices, not sold prices or valuations.
Live listings — 96 pieces
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eBay listings here are refreshed daily (the oldest was last checked at 07:33, 13 Oct, UK time), so details can differ from eBay. Check the listing on eBay before buying.
Rolex Daytona auctions ending soon
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Why the Daytona is iconic
Named after the Florida racing circuit, the Cosmograph Daytona was designed in the 1960s for motorsport drivers with its tachymetric bezel for measuring speed. Paul Newman's ownership of an exotic-dial reference turned the model into one of the most collectible watches ever made.
Checking the price
The asking-price table above shows what partner retailers want for this model right now, by size where titles state one. Within a size, price is driven mostly by materials, condition and completeness (box, receipt, authenticity card).
Sizes & variants
Buyers look for steel references such as the 116500LN and earlier 116520, plus white or black dial options and precious-metal and Rainbow variants.
How to authenticate
- 1.Cross-check the serial and reference numbers between the watch, the warranty card and the rehaut engraving, and confirm they are consistent.
- 2.Have the chronograph movement inspected by a watchmaker; the sub-dial layout, pusher action and finishing should match the reference and generation.
- 3.Buy only from sellers offering an authentication guarantee, and insist on original box and papers where the price assumes them.
Guidance only — always buy from sellers offering an authentication guarantee.
References listed right now
The reference number tells you the generation, case size and details of a Rolex. These are the references named in the 96 listings above, so you can see what is actually on the market today.
| Reference | Listings in the edit |
|---|---|
| 116520 | 16 |
| 116503 | 13 |
| 116500LN | 8 |
| 116523 | 6 |
| 116509 | 4 |
| 116515LN | 4 |
| 116508 | 3 |
| 116528 | 3 |
| 116519LN | 2 |
| 16518 | 2 |
Before you buy
Buying a pre-owned Rolex Daytona — FAQs
Is a pre-owned Daytona a good investment?
Steel Daytonas have historically held value strongly due to constrained supply, though prices fluctuate with the wider market and no watch is a guaranteed investment.
What is the difference between the 116500LN and the 116520?
The 116500LN, introduced in 2016, adds a black Cerachrom ceramic bezel, while the earlier 116520 has a steel tachymetric bezel; both use in-house automatic movements.
Should I pay more for box and papers?
Yes, a full set with original box and papers typically commands a premium and makes future resale easier, so it is usually worth the extra outlay.




