This Rolex Daytona 116518LN Black Dial pairs a black dial against a yellow gold case in one of the more understated entries within the Cosmograph Daytona catalog. At 40mm, the 116518LN follows the standard Daytona case diameter, but the combination of yellow gold plating, a black ceramic bezel and an Oysterflex rubber strap gives it a character that separates it from the steel-bracelet crowd. The black dial provides high contrast against the gold-toned hour markers and subdial rings, keeping legibility sharp even in dim conditions. Where many gold Daytonas push toward dressy territory, the Oysterflex grounds this reference in a sportier direction.

Technical Overview

• Case diameter: 40mm
• Case material: yellow gold plated
• Bezel: black ceramic tachymeter, gold-filled numerals
• Dial color: black, gold batons, black counters with thin gold rims
• Crystal: sapphire with anti-reflective coating
• Bracelet: Oysterflex rubber strap
• Movement: clone Cal. 4130 automatic chronograph (super clone) or Japanese automatic chronograph (A-grade)
• Power reserve: 72 hours (clone Cal. 4130)
• Water resistance: 100 m

The Oysterflex on this reference is not a standard rubber strap. It uses a flexible metal blade overmolded with elastomer, creating a band that wears like rubber but holds its shape like a bracelet. The result sits closer to the wrist than a traditional Oyster link setup would.

Inside the Movement

Powering the super clone is a clone Cal. 4130 automatic chronograph with a 72-hour power reserve, while the A-grade version uses a Japanese automatic. Both handle hours, minutes, running seconds and a three-register chronograph. The subdials at 3, 6, and 9 maintain the classic Daytona layout that has remained largely unchanged since the original reference 6239. The column wheel and vertical clutch of the genuine calibre are reproduced in the clone; our blog takes a look inside the clone 4130 chronograph. For a different take on the gold Daytona theme, the two-tone 126503 version pairs gold accents with Oystersteel instead of going full precious metal. Both sit within the Daytona collection, but they serve different levels of visual boldness.

What Sets the Rolex Daytona 116518LN Black Dial Apart

Gold chronographs often feel like jewelry first and instruments second. The 116518LN reverses that equation through its black dial and rubber strap, keeping the tool-watch DNA visible beneath the precious metal surface. Its counters stay black with only a thin gold rim, where the diamond-set and champagne-counter versions of the same reference add more gold to the dial. On the wrist, the Oysterflex adds comfort during extended wear while the gold case still catches light from across a room. This replica Daytona 116518LN delivers the warmth of gold without the weight or formality that a full gold bracelet would demand.

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

Rolex Daytona 116518LN Black Dial Replica FAQ

Where are the subdials on the Daytona 116518LN black dial?

They sit at 3, 6 and 9 o’clock: the 30-minute counter at 3, running seconds at 6 and the 12-hour counter at 9, each in black with a thin gold rim.

Is the Rolex Daytona 116518LN Black Dial super clone worth the extra over the A-grade?

It is worth the $780 difference if the movement matters to you: the super clone at $1,159 runs a clone Cal. 4130 with a 72-hour power reserve, while the A-grade at $379 uses a Japanese automatic. Case, black dial and Oysterflex are the same on both versions of this yellow gold Daytona copy.