This Rolex Daytona 116518 Arabic Dial puts a cream-white dial with gold-outlined Arabic numerals behind a yellow gold-plated 40mm case, mounted on a black rubber strap. The 116518 reference belongs to the previous generation of strap-mounted gold Daytonas, predating the Oysterflex 116518LN and the current 1265xx series but carrying many of the same design cues. With a sapphire crystal, 100 m water resistance and a chronograph movement offered as a super clone with clone Cal. 4130 or as an A-grade with a Japanese automatic, the 116518 delivers the core Cosmograph functionality in a configuration that favors gold warmth over steel neutrality.

Case and Movement Specs

• Reference: 116518
• Case size: 40mm
• Case material: yellow gold plated
• Bezel: yellow gold, engraved tachymeter
• Dial color: cream-white, gold-outlined Arabic numerals, black counters with red tracks
• Bracelet: black rubber strap (the genuine 116518 was delivered on leather)
• Crystal: sapphire
• Water resistance: 100 m
• Movement: clone Cal. 4130 automatic chronograph (super clone) or Japanese automatic chronograph (A-grade)
• Power reserve: 72 hours (clone Cal. 4130)

The cream dial against yellow gold is a classic Daytona combination that appeared across multiple generations. It keeps legibility high while allowing the gold case to define the visual character, and the black counters with red minute tracks add a racing contrast that a plain white dial lacks.

Caliber Performance

The 116518 is offered with two movements: the super clone at $1,159 runs a clone Cal. 4130 with a 72-hour power reserve, and the A-grade at $379 uses a Japanese automatic chronograph. Both drive the chronograph subdials and central seconds hand through the same layout Rolex established for the Cosmograph series. Our list of QC points to check on a clone Daytona covers subdial spacing, tachymeter font and pusher feel. The rubber strap reduces overall weight compared to a full gold Oyster link configuration. If the gold-on-rubber format appeals but you want a different dial, the chocolate 126515LN runs an Oysterflex bracelet in Everose gold. Explore more configurations in our Daytona collection.

How the Rolex Daytona 116518 Arabic Dial Compares

Previous-generation Daytona references like the 116518 hold appeal for collectors who prefer the slightly different proportions and case finishing of the earlier series. Its engraved gold bezel, in place of black ceramic, and its Arabic numerals set it apart from the 116518LN cards in our range. This replica Daytona 116518 in cream-and-gold is a dressy Cosmograph that avoids the visual complexity of meteorite or chocolate dials and lets the yellow gold do the talking.

Other versions of this model in stock: Rolex Daytona M116515LN-0017, Rolex Daytona 116518LN Black Dial and Rolex Daytona 116515LN White Dial.

Rolex Daytona 116518 Arabic Dial Replica FAQ

Was the genuine Daytona 116518 sold on leather or rubber?

On leather: Rolex delivered the 116518 with a gold bezel on a leather strap, and Oysterflex rubber arrived later with the ceramic-bezel 116518LN. The black rubber strap on this watch is therefore a factory variant.

What is the difference between the A-grade and super clone Rolex Daytona 116518 Arabic Dial?

The super clone carries a clone Cal. 4130 with a 72-hour power reserve and costs $1,159, while the A-grade carries a Japanese automatic and costs $379. Dial, gold bezel and strap match on both, so the choice in this yellow gold Daytona copy comes down to the movement.