At 40mm, the Rolex Daytona 126518LN Black Diamond Dial pairs a yellow gold case with a black Cerachrom ceramic bezel and Oysterflex rubber bracelet. This replica Daytona m126518ln-0005 40mm represents one of the more modern configurations in the Cosmograph range, swapping the traditional Oyster bracelet for a flexible elastomer strap that hugs the wrist differently. Eight stone-set hour markers sit against a black dial with gold-ringed black counters, reproducing the diamond-set dial that Rolex catalogues as M126518LN-0006, and the tachymeter scale is now molded into the ceramic bezel insert rather than engraved into metal.

Key Specifications

• Reference: 126518LN (Rolex code M126518LN-0006; listed here as m126518ln-0005)
• Case: 40mm, 18k yellow gold
• Bezel: black monobloc Cerachrom ceramic
• Dial: black, gold-ringed black counters, 8 stone-set markers, gold 15/30/45 numerals on the outer track
• Bracelet: Oysterflex rubber strap
• Crystal: sapphire
• Water resistance: 30 m
• Movement: clone Cal. 4131 automatic chronograph (super clone, $1,159); A-grade version: Japanese automatic ($379)
• Power reserve: 72 hours

The Oysterflex bracelet uses a metal blade core inside the rubber exterior, providing structure that a standard rubber strap does not.

Rolex Daytona 126518LN Black Diamond Dial Design

Ceramic bezel Daytonas changed the visual DNA of the Cosmograph line. The rolex daytona oysterflex replica configuration adds another departure from tradition by replacing metal links with rubber. Gold and rubber might seem contradictory, but the 126518LN balances both materials cleanly. The gold rims around the black counters echo the yellow case, so the stone-set markers are the only bright accents on an otherwise black face. You can find the full range of strap and bracelet options in our Daytona collection. For a similar Oysterflex execution in a different metal, the 126515LN in Everose gold offers a chocolate dial variant.

Who It’s For

The 126518LN works for anyone who wants the Daytona chronograph aesthetic in gold but prefers rubber over a metal bracelet. The ceramic bezel resists scratches far better than plated metal, and the Oysterflex sits more comfortably in warm weather. The super clone runs a clone Cal. 4131 with a column wheel, a vertical clutch and a 72-hour power reserve; our BT and Clean factory Daytona guide explains how factories rebuild that calibre. This replica Daytona m126518ln 40mm addresses a specific request that traditional Oyster-bracelet Daytonas cannot fill.

Rolex Daytona 126518LN Black Diamond Dial Replica FAQ

Is the black diamond Daytona 126518LN real or a replica?

A replica: this yellow gold Daytona copy follows the genuine 126518LN black diamond dial, with eight stone-set markers where Rolex sets diamonds and gold 15, 30 and 45 numerals on the outer track of the dial. It is offered as a super clone at $1,159 and as an A-grade at $379.

Super clone or A-grade: which Rolex Daytona 126518LN Black Diamond Dial should I choose?

Choose by movement: the super clone’s clone Cal. 4131 follows Rolex’s column-wheel layout and 72-hour reserve, whereas the A-grade keeps the same gold, black and stone-set look around a Japanese automatic.

Other versions of this model in stock: Rolex Daytona M126515LN-0004, Rolex Daytona 126518LN Meteorite, Rolex Daytona 126518LN Tiffany Dial.