ROLEX ARCHIVE: FULL SET ACCESSORIES (DAYTONA (Ref. 1265XX) – OYSTER BRACELET)
In this article, we’ll take a closer look at the various accessories that come with your Rolex Daytona (Ref. 1265XX) with Oyster Bracelet in the current catalogue and make sure you have the full set when purchasing from the secondary market.
ROLEX DAYTONA (Ref. 1265XX)(Oyster Bracelet) FULL SET ACCESSORIES
I’m sure we all have the same question the first time we buy a watch from the secondary market, what is supposed to come with my watch? What is a “Full Set”?
Below is a list of all the items that may or may not come with your watch. Go ahead and click on any of these links, and you’ll be taken to that specific section.
- Box
- Warranty Card (WC)
- Guarantee Booklet (GB)
- WC GB Holder
- Rolex Daytona (Ref. 126XXX) Booklet
- Rolex Green Tag
- White Tag
- Bezel Protector
- Link Counts
Rolex Box
You’ll receive a size “M” Box for Rolex Daytona in oyster bracelet steel and half gold models. For full gold models, you’ll receive a size “L” box. While platinum models and out-of-catalogue/gem-set timepieces (such as the RNBW Daytona etc.), you’ll receive a size “XL” Box.
This guide is applicable to the references below:
| Ref. No | Nickname | Material | Bracelet | Box Size |
| 126500LN-0001 | Panda | Steel | Oyster | M |
| 126500LN-0002 | Godzilla | Steel | Oyster | M |
| 126503-0001 | Two-Tone “White” | Half Yellow Gold | Oyster | M |
| 126503-0002 | Two-Tone “8-Point Diamonds” | Half Yellow Gold | Oyster | M |
| 126503-0003 | Two-Tone “Black” | Half Yellow Gold | Oyster | M |
| 126503-0004 | Two-Tone “Champagne” | Half Yellow Gold | Oyster | M |
| 126505-0001 | Full Rose Gold “Black” | Full Everose Gold | Oyster | L |
| 126505-0002 | Full Rose Gold “Black 8-point Diamond” | Full Everose Gold | Oyster | L |
| 126505-0003 | Full Rose Gold “Sundust” | Full Everose Gold | Oyster | L |
| 126508-0001 | Full Yellow Gold “White” | Full Yellow Gold | Oyster | L |
| 126508-0002 | Full Yellow Gold “Paul newman” | Full Yellow Gold | Oyster | L |
| 126508-0003 | Full Yellow Gold “Black 8-Point Diamond” | Full Yellow Gold | Oyster | L |
| 126508-0004 | Full Yellow Gold “Black” | Full Yellow Gold | Oyster | L |
| 126508-0005 | Full Yellow Gold “Champagne” | Full Yellow Gold | Oyster | L |
| 126508-0006 | Full Yellow Gold “Yu Wen Le / Bumblebee /Pikachu” | Full Yellow Gold | Oyster | L |
| 126509-0001 | Full White Gold “Baby Lemans” | Full White Gold | Oyster | L |
| 126509-0002 | Full White Gold “Black 8-Point Diamond” | Full White Gold | Oyster | L |
| 126509-0003 | Full White Gold “Panda / Grey / Steel / Ghost” | Full White Gold | Oyster | L |
| 126506-0001 | Platinum “Ice Blue” | Full Platinum | Oyster | XL |
| 126509-0002 | Platinum “Ice Blue w/ Baguette Diamonds” | Full Platinum | Oyster | XL |
| 126579rbr-0001 | White Gold “Black Mother of Pearl 8-Point Diamond” | Full White Gold | Oyster | XL |
| 126595tbr-0001 | Full Rose Gold “Sundust Baguette Dial Baguette Bezel” | Full Rose Gold | Oyster | XL |
| 126598tbr-0001 | Full Yellow Gold “Champagne Baguette Dial Baguette Bezel” | Full Yellow Gold | Oyster | XL |
Where can you find the size of the box?
The size of the box will be indicated at the bottom of the green box and/or the top left corner of the white sleeve.
Medium (M) Size:
Large (L) Size:
Extra Large (XL) Size:
Note: You may not get the white sleeve.
In late December 2024, Rolex released a new box:
You may or may not get the new box during the period of 2024 Dec.
Warranty Card (WC)
You’ll receive a new style warranty card for your Rolex Daytona (Ref. 1265**).
Check your serial number and make sure it matches your watch.
Where is your serial number located on your watch?
You can find the serial number at the 6 o’clock position along the inner bezel under the crystal.
Guarantee Booklet (GB)
WC GB Holder
You’ll receive the new warranty card holder for your Rolex Daytona (Ref. 1265XX).
Rolex Daytona (Ref. 1265XX) Booklet
There is a new Daytona booklet for the (Ref. 1265XX) Daytona that you should receive, you can differentiate it by the longer hour markers on the Daytona image on page 4, it is common to get the old Daytona booklet during the initial change.
Rolex Green Tag
Rolex White Tag
At the back of the white tag, check the serial number and the model number. The size of the box used for your watch is indicated too. (refer to the table above in the Box section for more details) Do note that you may not receive a white tag as some authorised dealers keep them, it does not hurt the value of the watch.
New updated White Tag since June 2024:
Bezel Protector
Do note that you may not receive the bezel protector as most authorised dealers keep them, it does not hurt the value of the watch.
Link Counts
Ensure that you have the correct number of links when it comes to getting a watch in the secondary market. The guide below shows you how to count the number of links that should come with your Daytona with Oyster Bracelet.
How many links should come with your Daytona with Oyster Bracelet?
There should be a total of 12 links (excluding the end links).
At the 6 o’clock bracelet of the watch, there will be 5 links.
At the 12 o’clock bracelet of the watch, there will be 7 links.
If it’s confusing or hard to count for you, you can just ensure the number of screws on each side.
| 6 o’clock side | 12 o’clock side | |
| no. of links | 5 | 7 |
| no. of screws | 3 | 4 |
Do note that links can be replaced, remember to factor in the cost when buying your watch that is missing some links.
Summary
You might not receive certain items that I’ve mentioned above and it’s totally fine, items such as the white tag, bezel protector, and even the white sleeve for the box. It’s okay to lose certain items as they are replaceable but do not ever lose your warranty card. Refer to the table below:
| Accessories | Should receive/May not receive | Replaceable |
| Box | May not receive the white sleeve | Yes |
| Warranty Card (WC) | Should receive | No |
| Guarantee Booklet (GB) | Should receive | Yes |
| WC GB Holder | Should receive | Yes |
| Rolex Daytona (Ref. 1265XX) Booklet | Should receive | Yes |
| Green Tag | Should receive | Yes |
| White Tag | May not receive | No |
| Bezel Protector | Most of the time will not receive | Yes |
In conclusion, owning a Rolex is a significant milestone for watch collectors and enthusiasts alike. It not only represents a high level of achievement in one’s watch collection but also showcases the feat of your accomplishment. When spending huge sums of money, it is important to know that you are getting everything you paid for.
Check out other Rolex collection’s accessories information here.