Ice Blue Rolex Watches

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About Ice Blue Rolex Watches

Shop pre-owned and unworn ice blue Rolex watches at WatchGuys. Rolex reserves the ice blue dial exclusively for its 950 platinum watches, which makes it the clearest signal in the entire catalog that you are looking at the top tier of the brand. The ice blue dial appears only on four models: the Cosmograph Daytona, the Day-Date, the Perpetual 1908, and the new-for-2025 Land-Dweller. Every ice blue Rolex at WatchGuys is authenticated by our in-house watchmakers, ships overnight, and is backed by our 2-year warranty and Buyer Protection program.

Which Rolex Models Come in Ice Blue?

The Rolex Cosmograph Daytona in platinum is the most recognized ice blue reference, pairing the dial with a chestnut brown Cerachrom bezel. Two generations are available on the secondary market: the original Rolex Daytona 116506 (2013 to 2023, Caliber 4130) and the current Rolex Daytona 126506 (2023 to present, Caliber 4131, the first Daytona with a sapphire caseback). The Rolex Day-Date in platinum uses ice blue with a smooth or fluted bezel across the discontinued 36mm reference 118206, the current 36mm 128206, and the 40mm 228206, all on the President bracelet. The Perpetual 1908 in platinum (reference 52506) features an ice blue guilloché rice-grain dial and fluted bezel for a traditional dress-watch look. The Land-Dweller 40 (reference 127336) and Land-Dweller 36 (reference 127236) debuted in 2025 with an ice blue sunray honeycomb dial and Flat Jubilee bracelet, both in platinum.

Ice Blue Rolex Price

Ice blue Rolex prices reflect the platinum case and precious metal content. The Daytona 116506 typically trades between $85,000 and $100,000 on the pre-owned market, with the baguette diamond variant (116506-0002) commanding a premium. The current-production 126506 generally trades between $120,000 and $160,000 due to its updated movement and display caseback. Platinum Day-Date references range from approximately $55,000 for the discontinued 118206 up to $160,000 or more for diamond-set 40mm variants. The Perpetual 1908 in platinum retails around $31,000 to $35,000, and the Land-Dweller 40 platinum retails at $63,500 with diamond-set variants reaching $116,900 at retail. Contact our team for current pricing on any specific ice blue Rolex configuration.

Ice Blue Daytona 116506 vs. 126506

The 116506 and 126506 share the same 40mm platinum case, ice blue dial, and chestnut brown Cerachrom bezel. The 116506 runs the Caliber 4130 and has a solid platinum caseback. The 126506 runs the newer Caliber 4131 with Chronergy escapement and introduced the first-ever sapphire display caseback on a Daytona. Both are often referred to by collectors as the "Platona." The 126506 trades at a significant premium due to current-production status and the display caseback. The 116506 offers a slightly lower entry point into platinum Daytona ownership while preserving the original 2013 anniversary design.

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Why Buy Ice Blue Rolex From WatchGuys

When you buy a pre-owned ice blue Rolex for sale at WatchGuys, every platinum watch is authenticated, accurately described, and protected by our 2-year warranty, Buyer Protection program, and overnight shipping.

Common Questions

Ice Blue Rolex FAQ

• What Rolex models have an ice blue dial?

  Rolex reserves the ice blue dial for four platinum models: the Cosmograph Daytona (references 116506 and 126506), the Day-Date (references 118206, 128206, and 228206), the Perpetual 1908 (reference 52506), and the 2025 Land-Dweller (references 127236 and 127336). No other Rolex collection is produced with an ice blue dial.

• Is ice blue only available on platinum Rolex?

  Yes. Rolex states directly that the ice blue dial is the exclusive signature of a platinum Rolex watch. The color is not produced in stainless steel, yellow gold, white gold, or Everose gold. If you are looking at an ice blue Rolex, the case is 950 platinum.

• How much is an ice blue Daytona?

  The Rolex Daytona 116506 with the ice blue dial typically trades between $85,000 and $100,000 on the pre-owned market, with the baguette diamond variant commanding a premium. The current-production 126506 generally trades between $120,000 and $160,000 due to its newer Caliber 4131 and sapphire display caseback.

• What is the difference between the Daytona 116506 and 126506?

  Both share the same 40mm platinum case, ice blue dial, and chestnut brown Cerachrom bezel. The 116506 (2013 to 2023) runs the Caliber 4130 with a solid platinum caseback. The 126506 (2023 to present) runs the updated Caliber 4131 and was the first Daytona ever produced with a transparent sapphire display caseback. Both are commonly referred to as the "Platona."

• What is the difference between ice blue and blue Rolex dials?

  Ice blue is a pale, silvery-blue color reserved exclusively for Rolex platinum watches. Standard blue dials (found on the Submariner, Datejust, Sky-Dweller, and other models) are deeper, more saturated blues produced in steel, two-tone, or gold cases. Ice blue signals platinum at a glance, while standard blue is available across many material tiers. See our full blue Rolex collection for non-platinum options.

• Is the Rolex Daytona 116506 discontinued?

  Yes. Rolex discontinued the 116506 in 2023 when it introduced the successor reference 126506 with the Caliber 4131 movement and a sapphire caseback. The 116506 is now only available on the pre-owned market, and its discontinued status has reinforced its collectibility as the first-ever platinum Daytona.

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