At 40mm, this Rolex Daytona 116518LN Black Diamond Dial carries a yellow gold plated case paired with an Oysterflex rubber bracelet and a bright black dial set with diamond markers. Reference 116518LN pairs the yellow gold Cosmograph with a black Cerachrom bezel and rubber, and this particular variant adds gem-set hour indices that replace the standard stick or baton markers found on most Daytona configurations.

Case & Movement Specs

• Case diameter: 40mm
• Case material: yellow gold plated
• Bezel: black Cerachrom tachymeter
• Dial color: bright black with eight diamond markers, Arabic 15, 30 and 45, black counters with gold rings
• Bracelet: Oysterflex rubber
• Crystal: sapphire
• Water resistance: 30 m
• Movement: clone Cal. 4130 automatic chronograph (super clone) or Japanese automatic chronograph (A-grade)
• Power reserve: 72 hours (clone Cal. 4130)
• Special feature: gem-set dial

The sapphire crystal sits flush with the tachymeter bezel, and the Oysterflex bracelet terminates in a concealed Oysterlock folding clasp beneath the rubber exterior.

Caliber Performance

The super clone runs a clone Cal. 4130 with a 72-hour power reserve, and the A-grade uses a Japanese automatic; both drive three subdials in the standard Daytona layout. Running seconds at 6 o’clock, chronograph minutes at 3, and hours at 9 give you full timing capability. Diamond indices on a black dial create high contrast, making the hour positions readable even in low light. On a gem-set dial, marker alignment matters as much as the subdial spacing and tachymeter font checks we describe for factory clone Daytonas. Browse our Daytona collection for other dial and bracelet pairings in yellow and rose gold. If you prefer the Everose version, the 126515LN chocolate dial shares the Oysterflex concept but in a different metal tone.

How the Rolex Daytona 116518LN Black Diamond Dial Compares

Most yellow gold Daytonas pair with matching Oyster bracelets, making the Oysterflex-equipped 116518LN an outlier in the range. The rubber strap drops wrist weight noticeably compared to a full gold bracelet. Its successor, the 126518LN, moved to the Cal. 4131 in 2023, so this diamond dial belongs to the last 4130 generation of the gold Daytona on rubber. Combined with diamond hour markers, this replica Daytona m116518ln targets anyone who wants gold chronograph presence with modern strap comfort and visual distinction.

Other versions of this model in stock: Rolex Daytona 116518LN Black Dial, Rolex Daytona 116518LN Champagne Black Subdials and Rolex Daytona 116518LN Champagne Dial.

Rolex Daytona 116518LN Black Diamond Dial Replica FAQ

Which yellow gold Daytona 116518LN has a black diamond dial?

The M116518LN-0078 does: a black dial with eight diamond hour markers, Arabic 15, 30 and 45 numerals and black counters ringed in gold, in a yellow gold case on Oysterflex.

Which Rolex Daytona 116518LN Black Diamond Dial version should I buy: A-grade or super clone?

Buy the super clone ($1,159) for the clone Cal. 4130 with a 72-hour power reserve, or the A-grade ($379) if the look matters more than the movement, since it uses a Japanese automatic. The diamond dial, case and strap of this yellow gold Daytona copy are the same on both.