Bright blue meets white gold in this Rolex Daytona 116509 Blue Dial replica (m116509-0071), a 40mm Cosmograph that uses dial color to separate itself from every other reference in the lineup. The 116509 reference houses the Daytona chronograph in a white gold plated case, and this specific variant pairs it with a vivid blue dial that Rolex reserves for precious metal configurations. Against the silver-toned white gold bracelet and case, the blue face creates a level of contrast that neutral dial colors cannot achieve.

Rolex Daytona 116509 Blue Dial Build Breakdown

• Reference: 116509 (m116509-0071)
• Case diameter: 40mm
• Case material: white gold plated
• Bezel: white gold, engraved tachymeter
• Dial: bright blue sunburst, baton markers, blue subdials with red tracks
• Bracelet: Oyster, white gold plated
• Crystal: sapphire
• Water resistance: 100 m
• Movement: clone Cal. 4130 automatic chronograph (super clone) or Japanese automatic (A-grade)
• Power reserve: 72 hours (clone Cal. 4130)

The three chronograph registers sit within the blue field, each with a thin red track, and hour markers are applied rather than printed, catching light individually across the dial surface.

What Collectors Notice

Blue dials in the Daytona range are exclusively tied to precious metal cases. You will not find this color on a steel 116520 or 116500LN, which makes the 116509 blue a de facto limited option within the Cosmograph catalog. The intensity of the blue shifts between deep navy and electric cobalt depending on ambient light, which is why many buyers simply call it the navy Daytona. For a warmer precious metal tone with similar exclusivity, see the 126515LN Everose with chocolate dial. Browse all precious metal Cosmograph references in our Daytona collection.

This vs Other Versions

The m116509-0071 stands out because of color exclusivity. White gold Daytonas with silver or black dials blend quietly; a bright blue dial does the opposite. It turns a traditionally understated metal into a visible piece. This replica Daytona m116509-0071 targets buyers who want white gold refinement with a dial that makes the watch identifiable from across the room. It belongs to the 2000 to 2023 generation; the later 126509 blue carries the same idea on the updated case.

Rolex Daytona 116509 Blue Dial Replica FAQ

Is the blue Daytona 116509 steel or white gold?

The 116509 is a white gold reference, and Rolex never offered this blue dial on a steel Daytona of the same generation. Our version follows that with a white gold plated case and Oyster bracelet, so from the side it looks like white gold rather than brushed steel.

How much is the Rolex Daytona 116509 Blue Dial super clone?

The navy blue super clone is $1,159 and carries the clone Cal. 4130, rated at 72 hours; the A-grade with a Japanese automatic movement is $379. Our notes on how the 4130 is cloned for white gold Daytonas cover the column wheel and vertical clutch. Both options of this blue dial Daytona copy share the same dial and bracelet.

Other versions of this model in stock: Rolex Daytona 116509 Black Red Dial, Rolex Daytona 116509 Mother-of-Pearl Diamond and Rolex Daytona 116509 Silver Arabic Dial.